Head of Development – Orchard Hill College Academy Trust

OHCAT; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is recruiting for a Head of Development on a hybrid basis, with the office at Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the OHCAT Management Pay scale (spine points 24–29), with a salary of £60,218–£68,570 per year.

The position requires working pattern 8:45 am–4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45 am–4:15 pm Friday. Application End Date is 08/11/2026; interviews will be held 20/11/2026.

Job description

Head of Development – Orchard Hill College Academy Trust

Hybrid - office/home working; Office is at Copthall House, 9 The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA; OHCAT Management Pay scale, Spine points 24 – 29; £60,218 - £68,570 pa Full-time 36 hrs per week, Permanent; 8.45 am – 4.30 pm M-Th and 8.45 am – 4.15 pm Fr Application End Date: 08/11/2026

To ensure a fair opportunity for all applicants, candidates who have applied for this position in the past 6 months will not be considered.

Closing Date: Sunday 8 th November 2026

Interviews will take place on: Friday 20 th November 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 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

In line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust will request and review references and carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of our safer recruitment process. Any concerns raised will be followed up with the applicant before a recruitment decision is made.