The pastoral member of staff will work with the Education Manager and the rest of the LYFE team to maintain a safe and secure environment and look after the health, safety and welfare of the young musicians. In particular, they will support young musicians who have special educational needs
and disabilities (SEN/D). This includes autism, learning difficulties and sensory impairments.

They will support the smooth running of activities, striving to create a supportive
atmosphere where young people can be themselves and fulfill their potential. They will get to know the young musicians as individuals, in order to understand how best to support them.

The candidate should have experience playing and performing music, as they will be supporting the young people in rehearsals and performances. They will need to be prepared to play their instrument in rehearsals, as part of the role is to understand
the requirements and challenges of playing and performing music.

Please note: due to the responsibilities of this role, we are looking for candidates who are over 21 years of age and not related to a current member of the Ensemble.

Candidates who are former members of the London Youth Folk Ensemble should have left over 3 years ago.

6 fortnightly rehearsals per term (18 per year), including informal end-of-term sharing performances for parents and friends. Rehearsals take place on Sundays from 2 - 5pm. Whole team, including pastoral staff member, to arrive for all rehearsals at
1.30 pm for a briefing and leave at 5.30pm after a debrief