Curriculum Lead

Orchard Hill College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee wellbeing programme

Employee discounts

Season ticket loan

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Orchard Hill College is seeking a capable leader to provide curriculum expertise, model best practice, and support the Deputy Head of College Region in managing teaching quality across departments. This role focuses on delivering learner-centred teaching for adults with SEN and disabilities, collaborating with carers, therapists and social services teams.

You will lead on a curriculum area, help develop the curriculum, allocate resources, and supervise staff to ensure high-quality learning and

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching students with SLD, PMLD and/or ASC.
• Experience of leading a team of lecturers and supporting them on areas of the curriculum.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting safeguarding and well-being of vulnerable students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop the Curriculum.
• Ensure High Quality Teaching and Learning.
• Lead, Manage and Develop a team of lecturers.
• Monitor Quality, Compliance and Learner Journey.
• Promote Inclusion, Safeguarding and Effective Communication.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Learner-centered teaching

Job description

Salary: £49,370 – £54,142 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance, subject to salary review plus SEN1 (£2,539) or SEN2 (£4,539) allowance for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria

Orchard Hill College offers an additional allowance of £2,539 per annum if you hold QTS, QTLS or have a PGCE. If you have a SEN specific qualification at level 4 or above in addition to QTS, QTLS or a PGCE, then you will qualify for our higher allowance of £4,539 per annum

Location: Wandsworth SW17 7DF

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round (40 working weeks)

Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, April 2025) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We operate vibrant community-based College Centres across London and Surrey, where committed specialist teams deliver a variety of programmes designed to meet the diverse needs of our 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.

We are looking for a leader who can provide specific curriculum expertise to our teaching teams, model good practice and assist the Deputy Head of College Region in managing the quality of teaching and learning within the department.

This role involves leading on a specific curriculum area, assisting with the development of the curriculum, allocation of resources, supervision and support of staff to ensure effective, learner-centred teaching that meets the needs of adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This will involve working in collaboration with Carers, Therapists and personnel from Social Services, as well as internal colleagues. You will also work with the management team to further develop the College into a valuable resource centre for fellow professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop the Curriculum.
• Ensure High Quality Teaching and Learning.
• Lead, Manage and Develop a team of lecturers.
• Monitor Quality, Compliance and Learner Journey.
• Promote Inclusion, Safeguarding and Effective Communication.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of teaching students with SLD, PMLD and or ASC and evidence of having high standards of education for all students.
• Experience of leading a team of lecturers and supporting them on areas of the curriculum.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to promote the safeguarding and well-being of vulnerable students.

Orchard Hill College is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills. Below is just a selection of the benefits available to our employees:

• 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, Employee Car Lease 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)

The 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. To find out more about us, and what makes us a special place to work please visit our vacancies page.

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

As a large specialist education provider we employ over 1500 people across our schools, college and central support team. There is a wide range of job roles available, ranging from teaching and therapy to business support roles and significant career progression opportunities.

It is an exciting time to be part of OHC and we are keen to recruit talented people who can play a key role in realising our mission and who want to make a difference. In return, we offer training and development, competitive pay and benefits in a positive and inclusive working environment.

We are committed to promoting and advancing equality of opportunity by attracting and retaining the most diverse range of students, staff and partners.

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.

Closing Date: 30/09/2026

Interview Date: 12/10/2026

To help us manage applications effectively, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Safeguarding Statement

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.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.