Head of College Kingston Region

Overview

We are looking for an inspirational and dynamic Head of College to lead our Kingston region at Orchard Hill College. As Head of College you will oversee our Kingston centres, working 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. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

• Provide inspirational leadership to deliver a high-quality educational environment for students with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including PMLD, SEMH, MLD, and ASD.
• Sustain and build on the College's outstanding Ofsted rating, ensuring excellence across all areas of provision.
• Take strategic leadership of safeguarding, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young adults.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and the SEND Code of Practice, maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability.
• Represent the College externally, engaging with local authorities, commissioning groups, and stakeholder forums, while leading on risk management and staying abreast of national and international developments in SEND education.

• Qualified educator with a Diploma in Education & Training (or equivalent) and QTS/QTLS (or equivalent).
• 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, and the ability to develop and deliver an ambitious, coherent vision for continuous improvement.

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme – you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme).
• Employee Wellbeing – We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme.
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more).
• Other – Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme.

Orchard Hill College is an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 13 special schools. Together Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust provide for over 1500 pupils and students with SEN across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire. We employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining a diverse range of students, staff and partners.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity before or after submitting an application form, please get in touch with the college directly. Visits to the College in advance of applications are encouraged. 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.