Location
Kingston, South West London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£79,466 per annum

About the Role
We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic Head of College to lead our Kingston region at Orchard Hill College. You will oversee our Kingston centres, working closely with the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team to set strategic direction and lead on High Needs, Adult Education, and Project Search Supported Internship programmes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in inclusive education, supporting students with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including PMLD, SEMH, MLD, and ASD. Key responsibilities include providing inspirational leadership to maintain a high-quality educational environment, sustaining and building on the College’s outstanding Ofsted rating, leading safeguarding efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all young adults, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and the SEND Code of Practice, and representing the College externally by engaging with local authorities, commissioning groups, and stakeholder forums such as Kingston’s Project Search steering group. You will also lead on risk management and keep abreast of national and international developments in SEND education.

Experience
- Proven leadership in teaching excellence with the ability to model outstanding practice and deliver high-quality coaching and professional development across centres.
- Extensive experience in SEND education, with deep knowledge of teaching, learning, and assessment for students with a wide range of complex needs.
- Successful senior leadership experience, ideally within specialist settings, demonstrating innovation in curriculum design and delivery.
- Strong strategic insight with up-to-date understanding of statutory and compliance frameworks.

About you
Inspirational and dynamic leader passionate about inclusive education and making a difference. You will have the ability to develop and deliver an ambitious, coherent vision for continuous improvement and maintain the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Qualifications
- Qualified educator with a Diploma in Education & Training (or equivalent) and QTS/QTLS (or equivalent).