Academy Leader

**Sound Pop Academy is looking for Academy Leaders.**

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled ‘Academy Leader’ to deliver permanent, high-quality weekly sessions whilst driving each individual Sound Pop Academy member to their full potential.

Sound Pop Academy allows young people to take part and perform in a contemporary and fresh singing group across the south coast. The idea was born in October 2016 and our vision of being ‘bold and different’ has defined us. We are the UK's leading singing group for young people aged 6-17. We run weekly sessions throughout the year and pride ourselves on teaching young people about harmony singing, vocal technique, and performance skills in a fun, creative, dynamic, and engaging way. We help develop confidence and social skills at every session, teaching contemporary pop songs. All of our song arrangements are created in-house and are delivered using a method of teaching that young people won’t have experienced before. We embrace all young people who share a passion for music, movement, performance, and being themselves. We like to push boundaries in the rehearsal room and out on the road. As well as enriching our member's experience through socials and trips, we know young people love to perform and so we do just that. We also deliver a development of skills programme so that all of our members can develop as performers. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a current and clean enhanced DBS, a full clean driver's licence, and access to a vehicle as well as a first-aid certificate.

**So, what are the main responsibilities of a Sound Pop Academy (SPA) Leader?**
- To lead, manage, and deliver high-quality, creative sessions to young people ages 6-17 that are well-planned, engaging, fun, and safe.
- To ensure that all members receive the highest possible tuition, whilst understanding and allowing for a difference in abilities and confidence.
- To plan, prepare, deliver, and teach sessions that can include 2-3 part harmonies - all songs, tracks, and harmonies are chosen and pre-arranged by SPA and will be supplied to you.
- To lead and support performance opportunities in the local area.
- To manage and support the SPA Assistant at each session.
- To endorse SPA where appropriate, directing all new interest in membership to the website.
- Meet regularly with SPA Directors and the Training Manager to feedback, review, and plan.
- Administration duties, pre-session preparations, and social media maintenance as required.
- To be familiar with and comply with local authority licensing conditions.
- Any other ad-hoc tasks which may arise as expected (or unexpected) with any group of this nature.
- A real eagerness and desire to run the academy for the foreseeable future with the understanding that the more work put in, the greater the rewards.

**Essential Skills Required**
- A minimum of 12 months experience working with children and young people, aged 6-17 years old.
- Experience in harmony singing and teaching within groups along with a basic understanding of choreography.
- Excellent knowledge of popular and contemporary music.
- Excellent knowledge an understanding of child safeguarding procedures.
- Ability to be competent in session delivery whilst leading a group with full confidence.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare, organise and lead at performance opportunities.
- A clean, enhanced DBS, driving licence, and a first aid certificate (or the willingness to obtain one).
- A positive, energetic, and motivated individual with a get-up-and-go attitude.

**What's in it for YOU?**

**LEADERSHIP** Lead your own academy, with bags full of support from us.

**FEEL VALUED** We'll take care of you You'll be part of the team and we'll support you to achieve great things as well as give you full training.

**INSPIRE** You'll have the opportunity to inspire young people to develop their performance skills, social skills, and confidence whilst providing life-long memories for them.

**SUPPORT** We'll provide you with our high-quality vocal and choreography guides. We will also provide regular training to support and guide you on your journey.

**SATISFACTION **We'll provide you with huge job satisfaction. You will be surrounded by young people who are eager to learn and sing.

**MONEY **Of course Money is important. We're proud to pay incredibly competitive hourly rates as well as a yearly bonus

**Sessions run through the week, during term time only but additional details on academy locations, days, and times will be provided when discussing this role**.

The deadline for this role is the close of business on Monday 1st May 2023.

The interview process will include the applicant demonstrating their teaching skills at one of our academies, followed by a short interview.