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 eight 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. Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team. We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational, and experienced individual to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of College at our Park View Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about improving educational outcomes and supporting young people with special educational needs. As the Deputy Head of College, you will work alongside the Head of College and another Deputy Head to lead the academic and pastoral development of our students. Responsibilities: • Support the strategic leadership of the College, helping to set high standards for teaching, learning, and student well-being, • Deputise for the Head of College and take responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the College when required, • Lead on initiatives to promote student progress, engagement, and wellbeing, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential. • Maintain and enhance positive relationships with parents, carers, and external partner. Requirements: • Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, ideally within special education. • Commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for students with diverse needs. • Relevant teaching qualification and leadership qualifications. The Trust: Orchard Hill College is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust, an established family of specialist academies and college centres that provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit the Orchard Hill College website https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/ Rewards & Benefits: -Comprehensive training and development -In-service teacher training delivered in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University -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 -Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 14 academy schools and Central Teams -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 a pension scheme, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) both of which have 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