Deputy Head of College– Orchard Hill College
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,355 to £68,118 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53,355-£68,118 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (Lecturer and Management Pay Scale, Spine Points 19 – 29) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Carshalton, South West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orchard Hill College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head of College at our Sutton Region. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward our vision and ensuring the very best outcomes for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a high-quality educational environment for students with complex special educational needs and disabilities including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Ensure the region sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating
• Responsible for the safeguarding of young adults
• Ensure that the college centres meet their statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice
• Keep abreast of developments within education and the special sector at local, national and international level
• Represent the College on local authority, commissioning groups, open events, transition fairs and more
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, including arranging cover for staff absence
• Liaise with Local Authorities to build relationships and facilitate enrolments
Key Requirements:
• Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
• QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across the centre
• Significant experience, knowing and delivering of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND
• Evidence of successful experience as a manager in one or more settings, especially specialist SEND settings
• Evidence of working as a manager at a provision that achieved the OE judgement of ‘good’ or above in an Ofsted inspection
• Knowledge of current best practice and initiative in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection, including the most recent and high-profile national agendas
Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and development
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a high-quality educational environment for students with complex special educational needs and disabilities including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Ensure the region sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating
• Responsible for the safeguarding of young adults
• Ensure that the college centres meet their statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice
• Keep abreast of developments within education and the special sector at local, national and international level
• Represent the College on local authority, commissioning groups, open events, transition fairs and more
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, including arranging cover for staff absence
• Liaise with Local Authorities to build relationships and facilitate enrolments
Key Requirements:
• Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
• QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across the centre
• Significant experience, knowing and delivering of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND
• Evidence of successful experience as a manager in one or more settings, especially specialist SEND settings
• Evidence of working as a manager at a provision that achieved the OE judgement of ‘good’ or above in an Ofsted inspection
• Knowledge of current best practice and initiative in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection, including the most recent and high-profile national agendas
Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:
Rewards & Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and development
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme
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