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Salary: Lecturer Grade, spine points 7 – 14, £35,425 - £46,143 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Location: Uxbridge
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, 39 working weeks, 8.45 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45 am to 4.15 pm on Friday
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have nine vibrant community based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 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.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative Lecturer to join our dedicated and welcoming team. You will be responsible for managing and directing teaching teams and ensuring effective, learner-centred learning opportunities to meet the needs of adults with special needs.
As a Lecturer you will plan differentiated work to meet individual needs, promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning by having clear intentions for our students learning. You should be able to accurately assess need, deliver teaching reflective of need and measure progress with a determination to positively impact on the lives of our students.
You must hold a Certificate of Education (CertEd) on appointment, or an alternative equivalent teaching qualification, or currently be undertaking or willing to undertake the Certificate of Education (CertEd).
In addition, you must hold level 2 Maths and English qualifications or be willing to enrol on our internal functional skills course within your first year of employment and complete the course within 2 years.
Please read the full job description and person specification for further details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.
The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 14 special schools. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our website
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact HR via email to arrange a time to speak with Susanna Sutton, Head of College
To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application
Please note your application will be scored against each of the criteria listed in the person specification. Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing date: 6th June 2025
Interview date: 12th June 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
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