Deputy Head of College– Work Based Learning Programme

Orchard Hill College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head of College for Work Based Learning. This role involves managing work-based learning programmes and ensuring adherence to educational standards. Ideal candidates will have a teaching diploma, leadership experience, and exemplary knowledge in special educational needs. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Access to employee assistance programs

Generous annual leave

Enrollment in the Teachers Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience managing educational programs for students with special educational needs.
• Ability to sustain high standards in teaching and learning.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current statutory and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality educational environment for work-based learning programmes.
• Ensure the college sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Responsible for safeguarding young adults.
• Lead on risk management for the college.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching Practice

Knowledge of SEND

Coaching and Training

Education

Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent

QTS/QTLS or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to join our leadership team as Deputy Head of College for Work Based Learning (WBL). In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in shaping and driving the College’s strategic vision for employment pathways. Working closely with the Director of Work Based Learning, you will have a peripatetic presence across our college regions, ensuring consistent excellence in delivery and alignment with our mission. Permanent Orchard Hill College – Head Office Location: Please note, this role will be based across the different Orchard Hill College regions, and travel between sites will be required. Starting: January 2026 or sooner if possible. Salary: £55,490-£70,843 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance (Lecturer and Management Pay Scale, Spine Points 19 - 29).

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-quality educational environment for students on work based learning programmes, including functional skills, with barriers to learning including special educational needs and disabilities including, Social, Emotional and Mental Health, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Ensure the college sustains its outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Responsible for the safeguarding of young adults.
• Ensure that the college centres meet their statutory duties as outlined in the SEND Code of Practice.
• Keep abreast of developments within education and the special needs sector at local, national, and international level, in particular to employment and careers development.
• Represent the College on local authority, commissioning groups and other stakeholder forums such as the supported internship steering groups and SEND employment forums.
• Responsible for the management of all qualifications for students across the college.
• Lead on the Management and control of risks.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent.
• QTS/QTLS or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead on and model exemplary teaching practice and develop high quality coaching and training across centre.
• An outstanding teacher with proven ability to demonstrate and lead outstanding classroom practice and innovating curriculum development and implementation.
• Evidence of successful experience as a manager in one or more settings, especially specialist SEND settings.
• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of current statutory and compliance matters and regional and local landscapes, policy, and legislation. Ability to interpret and advise effectively.

Salary

£55,490-£70,843 per annum.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development.
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks.
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme).
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period.
• As part of your contract of employment you will be enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loans.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness.
• Home electronics scheme.

Our Trust – 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. 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.

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.