Location
Carshalton, South West London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£53,355 per annum

About the Role
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). You will 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. You will ensure the region sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating and be responsible for the safeguarding of young adults. The role includes ensuring that college centres meet their statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice, keeping abreast of developments within education and the special sector at local, national and international levels, and representing the College on local authority, commissioning groups, open events, and transition fairs. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, including arranging cover for staff absence, and liaising with Local Authorities to build relationships and facilitate enrolments.

Rewards & Benefits
Orchard Hill College is a forward-thinking organisation offering comprehensive training and development, opportunities to engage with internal professional networks, access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (employee assistance programme), commitment to wellbeing supported by occupational health services and mental-health first aiders, generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period. Employees are enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which includes life cover and financial protection for families. Additional benefits include enhanced parental leave schemes, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, employee referral scheme, discounted gym membership including digital fitness, and a home electronics scheme.

Experience
- Proven ability to lead 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 management experience in one or more settings, especially specialist SEND settings
- Experience working as a manager at a provision rated ‘good’ or above in an Ofsted inspection
- Knowledge of current best practice and initiatives in Safeguarding and Child Protection, including recent national agendas

Qualifications
- Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or equivalent

About You
You are an exceptional leader passionate about SEND education, with strong management skills and a commitment to safeguarding young adults. You keep up to date with educational developments and demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships with local authorities and stakeholders. You are dedicated to maintaining high standards and fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment.