Who We Are
SupaJam is a music focused post-16 Specialist Provider, supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged 16 - 25 year olds across our five bases in Swanley, Canterbury, Brighton, Earls Court and Wandsworth.
Are you a passionate and supportive professional looking to make a difference to vulnerable young people’s lives? Do you have a desire to unlock the creative potential in young people, and have a strong understanding of safeguarding students transitioning to adulthood? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team that makes real change? If the answer is yes, an exciting opportunity exists to join our wider support team at SupaJam, one of the country’s most exciting education providers.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to teach and support the growth of SupaJam Swanley. This role would suit candidates with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs (SEND) and barriers to education. SupaJam Swanley opened its doors in September 2013 was our first established base! Interest in the Swanley college has been consistently growing with momentum for over 10 years and we are excited to see our community expands further than ever before.
The Inclusion Lead is responsible for ensuring that all learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at SupaJam are fully supported to access education, achieve their potential, and successfully prepare for adulthood. The role involves leading inclusive and trauma responsive practice, coordinating support services, and ensuring compliance with statutory SEND requirements within our Swanley base.
We're looking for:
Essential
- Strong background of education, effective inclusion and SEND Legislation.
- Experience of teaching or supporting young people with SEND in an educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of effective SEND support strategies, Individual Support Plans, and EHCP processes
- Leadership or management experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification/SEND specialism e.g. QTS, PGCE, Level 5 DIT
- Relevant SENDco or educational leadership qualification.
- Experience in post-16 settings (particularly FE or specialist colleges).
- Experience managing a team or leading whole-college initiatives.
- Knowledge of trauma informed practices.
Key Skills
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Collaboration and partnership working
- Data analysis and reporting
- Empathy and learner-centred approach
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.
All roles at SupaJam require DBS clearance and appropriate references and recruitment checks prior to joining which will be used to assess the candidate's suitability to work with children and vulnerable young people. 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.
If you are interested in the role please contact [email protected] and we'll send you a candidate pack and an application form. As we are an educational provider we can not accept CVs.
The deadline for this role is 9am on the 30th July. We will not send out application packs after this point.
Pay: £35,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Swanley, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
