<p><strong>About IHSAN College</strong></p> <p>IHSAN College grew out of a community need. Its founders, who have served Western Sydney’s Muslim community in education for over twenty years, saw families forced to choose between a rigorous school education and a comprehensive Islamic upbringing. Opening in Auburn in January 2027 with Years 1–4, IHSAN College combines the NSW curriculum and Hifz as one education, in an immersive Islamic environment where faith shapes every lesson. The College mandates Sunnah uniform, low-device classrooms and places strong emphasis on adab towards teachers, with zero tolerance for disrespect towards staff. It works in partnership with parents, so that children meet the same values at home and at school. It is a not-for-profit, funded by its founders.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dedicated, experienced primary teacher to join our founding staff team and help shape the classrooms from the College’s opening year. The position commences on Thursday 21 January 2027.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Plan and deliver differentiated, evidence-based programs across all Key Learning Areas, aligned with NSW syllabuses and the College’s scope and sequence.</li> <li>Maintain a safe, well-managed classroom, and personify and reinforce adab and the College’s standards of respect and conduct.</li> <li>Support the College’s daily Islamic rhythm, including morning du’a, Qur’an recitation and supervised salah.</li> <li>Assess student learning, maintain accurate records, prepare reports and participate in parent–teacher meetings.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Principal and colleagues to establish the College’s culture and practices.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>A practising Muslim who adheres to one of the four Ahl al-Sunnah Madhhabs.</li> <li>Affirm and uphold the College’s Statement of Faith and remain committed to teaching the curriculum from an Islamic perspective and analysis, integrating a Qur’anic worldview into all aspects of teaching and learning.</li> <li>Australian work rights.</li> <li>NESA accreditation at Proficient Teacher level or above.</li> <li>Current NSW Working With Children Check.</li> <li>Demonstrated primary (K–6) classroom experience and strong knowledge of NSW syllabuses.</li> <li>Excellent spoken and written English, to a professional standard.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>At IHSAN College, we believe children learn as much from who their teacher is as from what they are taught. A teacher of genuine learning, piety and consistency leaves a mark no syllabus can. We are looking for someone who:</p> <ul> <li>Embodies Ihsan, inwardly and outwardly, such that their very company shapes a student’s character.</li> <li>Genuinely values education and approaches teaching as a calling, visible in the care given to marking, planning, and students who are struggling.</li> <li>Treats their own learning as ongoing — preparation goes well beyond reading the night before.</li> <li>Upholds consistent conduct on and off site, since students and families do not distinguish between the two.</li> <li>Is open to mentoring — new staff are mentored by the Principal in the College’s standards, not left to work them out alone.</li> </ul> <p>Presentation must be modest and professional, in keeping with the College’s Islamic ethos and staff policy:</p> <ul> <li>Female staff: jilbab and full-length abaya; closed shoes. Niqab welcome.</li> <li>Male staff: thawb, above-ankle trousers and prayer cap; closed shoes. Full beard preferred.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Why Join IHSAN College</strong></p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to serve as a murabbī, nurturing children's love of Allah and His Messenger, their worship and their character, through teaching and personal example.</li> <li>Salary of approximately $110,000–$135,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, plus leave loading and superannuation (12%).</li> <li>Short school day: students 8:00am–1:30pm, staff 7:45am–1:45pm (Fridays to 2:00pm for Jumu’ah) – an Islamic rhythm of life that returns the afternoons to family, rest and reflection.</li> <li>Holidays built around faith and family: the last ten days of Ramadan, ‘Eid-ul-Fitr and two extra days; ‘Eid-ul-Adha (day of ‘Arafah, ‘Eid day and two further days), and ‘Ashura, in addition to public holidays. Term breaks are one week, within the public-school holidays.</li> <li>At least seven weeks’ summer break, from late November to late January: travel before the December peak, when fares are usually lower.</li> <li>Seven professional development days a year.</li> <li>Small classes, by design.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <p>Address each criterion in no more than 300 words, using specific examples from your own experience:</p> <ol> <li>Describe your commitment to practising Islam and how it shapes your daily life and your work as a teacher.</li> <li>How would you teach the NSW curriculum from an Islamic perspective? Give an example from a lesson or unit outside Islamic Studies.</li> <li>Describe your experience teaching primary students, including the year levels taught and your strongest Key Learning Areas.</li> </ol> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>IHSAN College is a child-safe school. All appointments are subject to verification of qualifications, NESA accreditation, Working With Children Check and references.</p>