Staff Charter

The below is an extract from the Madressa Staff Policy and Charter which can be found within the Madressa Staff Handbook.

Introduction: Welcome to the Madressa, an institution with a rich history dedicated to educating the mind, nourishing the heart, and nurturing the soul.

Allah (swt) has chosen us as the vehicle to pass on the Deen to future generations. This is an honour and a privilege provided to us by Him, so let us firmly grasp this opportunity wholeheartedly and with sincerity in the hope that maybe He will continue to turn favourably towards us, our families and our community.

Mission Statement: We stand together to build an inclusive and peaceful learning environment, that is inspired by the Qur’an & Aimmah (as), enabling spiritual and moral growth.

Core Values: Our core Madressa values are as follows:

• Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Integrity: Upholding the principles of Islam with honesty and transparency.
• Gratitude: Being grateful for the abundance of blessings bestowed on us by the Almighty and reflecting that attitude to all around you.
• Servitude: Providing service for the sake of the Almighty wholeheartedly and sincerely by always doing your best and adhering to the requests made of you.

Whilst much of how we intend to strive to achieve is encapsulated in our values above, there are additional values to keep in mind as members of staff of the Madressa:

• Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in teaching and learning.
• Collaboration: Working together as a team to achieve common goals.
• Accountability: Being responsible and answerable for our actions and decisions.

Staff Responsibilities:

• Be aware of and observe the Islamic Shari’a to serve as a role model by my students & peers and be of good character and behaviour, appropriate to a Shia Muslim.
• Dedicate 1.5 – 2 hours per week for lesson planning and preparation.
• Arrive at the classroom well prepared together with the necessary materials.
• Attend Madressa punctually and avoid unnecessary absences which may negatively impact the nurturing of our students.
• Begin and end lessons on time, respecting others’ schedules.
• Address the diverse learning needs of students, including those requiring additional learning support.
• Foster a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the classroom after each lesson.
• Attend all training sessions and participate honouring your commitment.
• Keep student and peer information confidential, sharing only with relevant personnel.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and welcome new staff members.
• Respect all deadlines set by the Management team and Department Leads.
• Abide by all Madressa policies, including those on Safeguarding, Health & Safety, and Equal Opportunities.
• Familiarise myself with the Madressa Volunteer Policy.

Note: If you wish to discuss any aspect of this charter further, please consult with your Head of Department or Year Group Lead.