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).
Responsibilities
* Manage a high-quality educational environment for students with complex SEND including Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, 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
Qualifications
* 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 delivering 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 Ofsted judgement of 'good' or above
* Knowledge of current best practice and initiative in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection, including national agendas
Salary
Salary: £53,355-£68,118 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (Lecturer and Management Pay Scale, Spine Points 19 - 29)
About Orchard Hill College
Orchard Hill College (OHC) is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, April 2025) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We operate vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey, where committed specialist teams deliver a variety of programmes designed to meet the diverse needs of our students. Students who study with us have a wide range of needs including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioural difficulties and specific medical needs. All students are individual, and their learning programme is designed to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing skills to become more independent members of their community.
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:
Benefits
* Comprehensive training and development
* Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
* Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (employee assistance programme)
* Wellbeing support via occupational health and mental-health first aiders
* Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes
* Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) with 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 and digital fitness
* Home electronics scheme
Our Trust The College is an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013, which is home to 13 special schools. We provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEND across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. For more information about us and what makes us a special place to work, please visit our vacancies page. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining a diverse range of students, staff and partners. If you wish to discuss this opportunity, please contact the college directly. Visits to the College in advance of applications are encouraged. Your application form will be scored according to the requirements in the person specification; please demonstrate how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria.
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