About Greenbank Masjid

Greenbank Masjid (Easton Islami Darasgah) is a registered charity and Islamic centre in Greenbank, Bristol, following the Hanafi Deobandi tradition. We offer daily prayers, a madrassah, and a range of community and welfare services.

Job Purpose

This is a full-time dual role combining the pastoral and spiritual responsibilities of an Imam with the leadership, teaching and day-to-day management of the Madrassah, with a broadly equal split between the two areas subject to the needs of the organisation. Working closely with the Management Committee, the post holder will play a central role in the growth, wellbeing and ambitions of Greenbank Masjid as a whole.

Imam Duties

• Lead daily, Jumu'ah, Taraweeh and Janazah prayers and deliver the weekly Khutbah
• Provide pastoral care, Islamic guidance and support to individuals, families and community members
• Deliver regular Islamic talks and sermons to the congregation
• Solemnise Islamic marriages in accordance with the organisation's procedures and support funeral rites
• Proactively engage with Muslim youth, developing relevant programmes and activities
• Take an active role in planning, coordinating and leading community events
• Work with the Management Committee to build relationships with other local masjids, interfaith groups and wider civic organisations
• Represent Greenbank Masjid and the Muslim community in broader society

Madrassah Head Duties

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the Madrassah
• Teach Qur'anic Studies, Islamic Studies and Tarbiya to students of varying ages and abilities
• Take overall responsibility of the Madrassah curriculum
• Recruit, manage, support and develop the Madrassah teaching team
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Ensure safeguarding principles are embedded throughout all Madrassah activities
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding student progress, attendance and welfare

Person Specification — Essential

• Right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas)
• Aalim — completed Alimiyyah programme or recognised qualification in Islamic Studies
• Full memorisation of the Qur'an (Hafidh)
• Specialist knowledge of the Hanafi Deobandi School of Thought
• Experience in Madrassah management or as a senior teacher
• Fluency in English — spoken and written
• Fluency in Arabic — spoken and written

Person Specification — Desirable

• Fluency in Urdu
• Postgraduate qualification in Islamic Studies or Education
• Experience of interfaith work or media engagement