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Job Description: Founding Member & Curriculum Lead (Volunteer)About the Salaam Community Hub
The Salaam Community Hub operates exclusively as a Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to providing high-quality facility management, administrative support, and an uncompromisingly secure environment for Elective Home Education (EHE). Based in a deeply trusted, historic community center, the Hub serves as the professional guardian of the space where independent learning occurs.
We operate strictly within the Department for Education’s guidelines for out-of-school settings (OOSS), facilitating a structured segregation of activities to ensure absolute operational compliance. Our morning sessions focus on high-quality academic foundations, while our afternoon sessions, led by specialized Youth Workers, focus on holistic maturity, vocational projects, and faith-aligned character building.
Role Overview
- Position Title: Founding Member & Curriculum Lead
- Position Type: Volunteer Core Committee Position (Project-based milestone fees available; possible transition to a paid role in the future)
- Reports To: Board of Directors (CIC)
- Location: Bangor Street Community Centre
Purpose of the Role
As a Founding Member and Curriculum Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the pedagogical framework of the Salaam Community Hub. You will design and oversee a visionary, "de-schooled" conceptual mastery approach for morning academic sessions. This role requires an innovative educator who can break away from the high-stress, "conveyor belt" nature of mainstream schooling to craft a learning model that balances academic excellence with student well-being.
Key Responsibilities1. Curriculum Design & Pedagogical Strategy
- "De-schooled" Mastery: Define and establish a tailored curriculum framework that rejects anxiety-inducing formal testing in favor of continuous tracking and true intellectual growth.
- Academic Focus: Design innovative, real-world learning plans for core academic subjects (Maths, English, and Science) aimed at deep conceptual mastery rather than a shallow spread.
- Montessori Integration: Integrate modernized Montessori principles into the curriculum—specifically structuring mixed-age group learning, peer mentoring, and collaborative problem-solving environments.
- Compliance Management: Ensure that the formal academic curriculum is strictly and transparently capped at a maximum of 16 hours per week per child, keeping the Hub entirely compliant with OOSS statutory thresholds.
2. Team Building & Talent Vetting
- Tutor Recruitment: Interview, vet, and select specialist independent tutors who align with the Hub’s philosophy of supportive, innovative instruction.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all academic staff are trained in continuous, proactive progress tracking (utilizing digital portfolios, reflective diaries, and safe AI tools).
- Collaborative Handover: Coordinate closely with the Educational Lead/Head Teacher and afternoon Youth Workers to ensure a seamless transition between morning academic blocks and afternoon vocational/enrichment sessions.
3. Strategic & Financial Development
- Grant Funding Proposals: Collaborate directly with the CIC directors on writing and reviewing grant funding proposals, contributing an estimated 10-20% input to secure instructional resources.
- Community Alignment: Act as a passionate ambassador for the Hub’s educational manifesto, ensuring the learning environment respects and actively preserves the children's fitra (natural state) and family values.
Qualifications & Experience PreferredExperience
- Strong Educator Background: Proven track record as a teacher, educational consultant, or head of department, with demonstrated success in implementing creative learning methodologies.
- Alternative Education Expertise: Deep understanding of, or direct experience in, Project-Based Learning (PBL), Interdisciplinary Learning, or Montessori frameworks.
- Curriculum Freedom: Thorough familiarity with the UK National Curriculum and GCSE standards, coupled with the vision to utilize "Curriculum Freedom" to design low-anxiety, high-impact paths to mastery.
Skills & Attributes
- Visionary Leadership: Passionate about addressing the systemic failures of the state education framework (such as academic overload and process-over-people mentalities).
- Regulatory Awareness: Basic understanding of EHE guidelines, Ofsted out-of-school settings guidelines, and a commitment to strict operational compliance.
- Uncompromising Safeguarding: A deep personal commitment to child welfare, emotional shielding, and maintaining a secure environment. Note: An enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this role.
What We Offer
- Shape the Future: The unique opportunity to be a founding architect of a revolutionary community educational model from the ground up.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to transition into a paid leadership role as the Hub expands its operations and rollout.
- Milestone Incentives: Project-based milestone fees are available during the initial development phase.
- Community Impact: A dynamic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment within a highly respected community institution.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply by sharing a brief bio with us via email or WhatsApp.
Application Deadline: 7th July 2026
"Salam Hub at Bangor Street Community Centre - Building a Brighter Future. Together."
Pay: £25.00-£35.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- As our Founding Member and Curriculum Lead, what is your personal vision for delivering core academic mastery (Maths, English, Science) without the stress of the mainstream conveyor-belt system?
- How will you align this vision with the Hub’s strict operational compliance (such as the 16-hour academic cap) and our holistic afternoon youth provisions?
Experience:
- Teaching: 5 years (preferred)
- Montessori: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackburn (Lancashire, North West Region, England)
