Job Description

Who We Are

SupaJam is a music focused post-16 Specialist Provider, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged 16 - 25 year olds across our four bases in Wandsworth, Swanley, Canterbury and Brighton.

The majority of our students have a variety of social, emotional or special educational needs, or have previously disengaged from mainstream education.

Our ethos is to be forward thinking, caring and encouraging whilst providing a structured, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

Working at SupaJam is unlike any other role in an education setting. To be part of a company that challenges the status quo, goes the extra mile for all our young people whilst being immersed in the music industry is often challenging, but always rewarding.

Overview

Are you a passionate and supportive professional looking to make a difference to vulnerable young people's lives? Do you love music or have previous experience as a classroom assistant and want to be part of a dynamic team that makes real change? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity exists to join our classroom support team at SupaJam, one of the country's most exciting education providers.

With so many of our young people having previously fallen out of formal education we use their passion for music to reignite their desire to learn and achieve. We teach the RSL Music Practitioners Diploma (business pathway) at levels 1, 2 and 3.

To continue the growth and educational excellence of the organisation we are looking for a Curriculum Lead to join our team and support our Brighton campus. Reporting to the Director of Education, the Curriculum Lead plays a vital role in shaping and delivering our college-wide curriculum in line with RSL (Rockschool Ltd) guidance. This role combines curriculum development, contribution to teaching and wider college growth at SupaJam, and the leadership of both staff and students through expert subject knowledge and educational experience.

Our Misson

To help vulnerable young people aged between 16-25 with social, emotional or special educational needs to engage in education through an inclusive music industry curriculum to promote skills, knowledge, independence and resilience. This supports a positive and meaningful future in work, higher education or a career in music.

Our Ethos

To be forward thinking, caring and encouraging a structured, safe and non-judgmental learning environment that allows all ouryoung people to build confidence and resilience to achieve their full potential.

Please email recruitment@supajam-education.org and request a candidate pack to find out more information about the role and what we are looking for.

Please note that as an education provider we can not accept CVs and we will ask you to complete an application and self-disclouse form.

Company Benefits

Opportunities to attend music festivals Enhanced parental leave Subsidised mileage above normal commute Whole organisation closure over Christmas Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Uncapped career progression - ambitious people will grow as the business expands CEO Surgeries - opportunities to meet and discuss anything and everything with one of our CEOs at multiple points throughout the year Wide training scheme Access to the company pension Social events Internal celebrations of cultural and social days and holidays Access to professional music equipment and space, including music studio, radio station and photography space A tight knit community of highly trained, kind professionals looking to welcome you into the team
See the SupaJam website and socials (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube) to learn more about us. All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Good luck!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 35,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hove BN3 3ER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Music Teaching: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person