Diploma in Education & Training Lecturer - Sutton

Working Pattern:   2 days per week, all year round

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.

The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 15 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 Orchard Hill College please visit https://orchardhill.ac.uk/. 

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 https://www.ohcat.org/work-for-us/.

We are looking for an experienced teacher educator to join our team delivering specialist teacher training. The role requires a flexible self-starter who is committed to upskilling classroom staff in order to ensure that every student can access high quality teaching and learning. 

You will deliver the Diploma in Education & Training (Specialist Pathway). The DET is a Post 14 in-service qualification validated by Canterbury Christ Church University and delivered by Orchard Hill College. As the only partner college offering the specialist pathway, our focus is on developing trainees’ theoretical and practical understanding of SEND alongside high quality teaching, planning and assessment skills.

Our DET lecturers work with the OHC Programme Coordinator to plan and deliver the course content, observe and assess trainees on the course, and liaise with CCCU and other stakeholders to provide ongoing quality assurance for the programme. 

If you have experience of working effectively with students with SEND or barriers to learning, as well as a passion for delivering meaningful professional development, we would love to hear from you. 

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, with extensive experience of teaching and assessing students with SEND as well as experience of developing and delivering high quality CPD within an educational setting.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Suzanna Challenger; Head of Training Partnerships, Research & Policy, via email SChallenger@orchardhill.ac.uk 

To apply for the role please use the quick apply option to submit an application. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk. 

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role. Failure to show evidence will result in your application not being shortlisted for interview.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date:  12 noon Friday 20th May 2022

Interviews will take place on:  Thursday 26th May 2022

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.