Deputy Head of College – Hillingdon Region
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,490 to £70,843 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55,490 - £70,843 Inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (Lecturer and Management Pay Scale, Spine point 19 – 29) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hillingdon, Uxbridge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orchard Hill College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Orchard Hill College is seeking an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Head of College to provide exceptional leadership across our Hillingdon Region. With a proven track record in educational leadership, ideally within SEND, you will work closely with the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team to set the strategic direction of the College, sustaining outstanding provision while driving innovation and development. You will lead high-needs programmes, adult education pathways, and our Project Search Supported Internships, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure learners receive high-quality, impactful opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader committed to excellence in inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead 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.
• Take strategic leadership of safeguarding of young adults.
• Ensure that the college centres meets 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 and other stakeholder forums such as the Hillingdon’s Project Search steering group.
• Lead on the Management and control of risks.
Key Requirements:
• Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent and QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across centres.
• Significant experience, knowledge and delivery of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND
• Experience of assessment methods and evidencing learning outcomes.
• Proven ability to demonstrate and lead outstanding classroom practice, including innovative curriculum development
• Evidence of successful experience as a senior leader in one or more settings, especially specialist settings
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current statutory and compliance matters and regional and local landscapes, policy and legislation. Ability to interpret and advise effectively
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:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead 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.
• Take strategic leadership of safeguarding of young adults.
• Ensure that the college centres meets 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 and other stakeholder forums such as the Hillingdon’s Project Search steering group.
• Lead on the Management and control of risks.
Key Requirements:
• Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent and QTS/QTLS or equivalent
• Proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across centres.
• Significant experience, knowledge and delivery of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND
• Experience of assessment methods and evidencing learning outcomes.
• Proven ability to demonstrate and lead outstanding classroom practice, including innovative curriculum development
• Evidence of successful experience as a senior leader in one or more settings, especially specialist settings
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current statutory and compliance matters and regional and local landscapes, policy and legislation. Ability to interpret and advise effectively
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:
• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)
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