Overview

(Part-time role that could be expanded to a full-time role based on student numbers)
Are you a passionate teacher with a musical background looking to make a difference to vulnerable young people’s lives?
Do you love music and understand the music industry?
If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity exists to join our teaching team at SupaJam, one of the country’s leading learning providers.
Who we are
SupaJam is a music focused post-16 Specialist Provider, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged 16 – 25 year olds across our three bases in Brighton, Canterbury and Swanley, with our newest base in Wandsworth opening in September 2025.
The majority of our students have EHC (Education, Health and Care) plans and a variety of SEN (Special Educational) needs, or who 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, allowing all our young people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Working at SupaJam is unlike any other role in an education setting. Our young people have all struggled in life, often through no fault of their own, and battled with often undiagnosed special educational needs. To be part of a company that challenges the status quo, goes the extra mile for all our young people whilst immersed in the music industry is often challenging, but always rewarding.
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 now seeking an additional RSL Music Practitioner Tutor to join our team.
Our students are united by their passion for music, and with our support, engage in the RSL Music Practitioners (Business Pathway) syllabus from Levels 1-3, as well as English and Maths and additional programmes that cover SMSC, British Values, Practical Musicianship and work experience.
At SupaJam, we pride ourselves on the opportunities that we are able to give every student, from meeting and workshopping with professional music industry specialists, to sheltered in house work experience, to working alongside the multi award winning Black Deer music festival.
Each of our bases covers music technology, performance and music business. Our ethos is to be forward thinking, caring and encouraging whilst providing a structured, supportive and non-judgemental environment, allowing all our young people to thrive and achieve to their full potential. Indeed, last year 85% of our leavers achieved places at university!
Being a teacher at SupaJam is unlike any other teaching job in education. Our young people have all struggled in life, often through no fault of their own, and battled with often undiagnosed and diagnosed special educational needs. To be part of a company that challenges the status quo, goes the extra mile for all of our young people whilst immersed in the music industry is often challenging, but always rewarding.
Our mission
To help vulnerable young people who have previously fallen out of formal education to engage, achieve and progress in a unique, inclusive learning environment.
Our ethos
To provide a structured, supportive and non-judgmental educational experience. One that puts the students at the heart of everything we do and allows them to thrive and achieve to their full potential.
Person specification
Essential

Candidates will ideally have Qualified Teacher Status but must have a minimum
Level 3 teaching qualification.
Musical or experience of teaching music in the past (including music technology).
Candidates must have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent recognised qualifications at a level 2
The ability to uphold the SupaJam ethos at all times and manage difficult situations calmly.
Be creative, enthusiastic and resourceful and be able to provide fun and engaging learning sessions.
Have a great sense of humour, endless patience and the ability to engage with young people on their level.
A willingness to learn new skills, take on additional responsibility and work as part of a team.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
Pass all teacher checks.

Desirable

Experience of teaching music in a classroom, preferably secondary and above.
L5 DET/QTS/QTLS.
Experience of the RSL syllabus.
SEND experience and experience of students with reduced awareness of social values and appropriate behaviour in social situations.
Behaviour management experience.
Strong organisational skills.

SupaJam is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we believe this helps us to be a more relevant and effective organisation.
All roles at SupaJam require DBS clearance and appropriate references and recruitment checks prior to joining. You will need to fill out an application form. SupaJam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, background and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS clearance.
See the SupaJam website and socials (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and website) to learn more about us.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £24,500.00-£30,500.00 per year
Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Referral programme

Schedule:

Day shift
No weekends

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/04/2025Expected start date: 03/09/2025