Position: Imam / Religious Teacher

Occupation Code: 2444

Location: 10 Burnhead Lane, Falkirk, FK1 1UG

Employer: THE FALKIRK MUSLIM EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £23,000 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start Date: 1st June 2026

About the Organisation

THE FALKIRK MUSLIM EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTRE is a registered educational and religious charity (SC043620) committed to promoting Islamic education, community development, and spiritual guidance. The organisation provides religious services, educational programmes, and community support to members of the local Muslim community in Falkirk.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a qualified Imam / Religious Teacher to lead religious services, provide Islamic education, conduct marriages, funerals, and religious ceremonies, and support the spiritual and educational development of our community. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering religious guidance, teaching the Qur’an and Islamic studies, and supporting community outreach activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the five daily prayers and Friday (Jumu’ah) congregational prayers.
• Deliver regular sermons and religious lectures.
• Teach Qur’an recitation, Tajweed, and Islamic studies to children and adults.
• Provide moral, ethical and spiritual guidance to members of the community.
• Conduct marriage ceremonies, funerals, and other religious services where required.
• Organise and participate in educational programmes and community events.
• Support youth development and religious education initiatives.
• Promote community cohesion and interfaith understanding.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Islamic Studies, Sharia, or equivalent religious education.
• Excellent and flawless memorisation of the full Qur’an
• Demonstrated knowledge of Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic jurisprudence.
• Ability to lead congregational prayers and deliver sermons.
• Experience teaching Qur’an and Islamic studies.
• Good communication and community engagement skills.
• Ability to speak English to an appropriate level.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Imam or religious teacher in a mosque or Islamic educational institution.
• Experience working with diverse communities and youth programmes.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

• A CV
• Copies of relevant qualifications
• References confirming experience in religious leadership or teaching

Applications should be sent to: anwaremadinafcm.hr@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 1st May 2026