Head of College, Hillingdon Region

Head of College, Hillingdon Region, Orchard Hill College

Orchard Hill College (OHC) is an Outstanding specialist college. The college offers life-changing opportunities to students with a range of abilities in the heart of their communities. It is a unique and rewarding place to work and has both a broad range of students and a dynamic and supportive staff team. 

OHC operate out of centres across London and Surrey. The college are experts in the sector, leading the way with cutting edge, creative and innovative approaches, recently receiving a Natspec Award for Curriculum Innovation. It is an exciting time to join the team in Hillingdon as the building is undergoing developments to increase vocational opportunities for students. To find out more about the college please visit: https://orchardhill.ac.uk/ 

Orchard Hill College is an Academy sponsor of 15 Special Education Needs (SEN) schools and academies in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. To become an Academy sponsor, Orchard Hill College established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (the Trust) in 2013. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs. To find out more about The Trust please visit https://www.ohcat.org/. 

You will need to: 

• be an ambitious, proven leader and have an excellent track record of successful management responsibility;  
• hold QTS or QTLS, have significant experience of good/outstanding teaching of students who have SEND 
• have significant experience, knowledge and delivery of the education and training for students with a wide range of complex SEND be a highly capable leader, with a clear sense of vision, strategic thinking and purpose; 
• have recent and relevant experience of highly effective leadership and a strong track record in raising standards; 
• be collegiate, responsive, highly approachable and have the ability to inspire colleagues, students and their families; 
• be fully committed to developing achieving life changing outcomes for students.

We can offer: 

• the opportunity to develop professionally and personally within a ‘family’ of specialist providers; 
• opportunities to engage with peers in internal professional networks 
• embedded support from the shared services team of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust 
• a supportive Executive Team who are highly committed and dedicated to success 
• a supportive, proactive and organised governing body that is dedicated to driving up standards and offering a good level of challenge 
• a nurturing and challenging environment 
• a competitive salary and pension scheme

For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact the Beverley Davidson via email bdavidson@orchardhill.ac.uk to arrange a time to speak with Kelly Phillips, Principal.

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. 

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Applications deadline:  Tuesday 4th January 2022

Interviews on:  Tuesday 11th January 2022

Orchard Hill College 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.