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SalarySalary: Grade 5\6, £23,381 - £26,840 (FTE £29,578 - £33,953) per annum inclusive of London Weighting Allowance
Location: Uxbridge, Sutton or Kingston (3 vacancies available)
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term time only (36 working weeks)
Orchard Hill College is an Outstanding Specialist College (Ofsted, November 2019) offering life-changing learning opportunities to young people and adults with a range of special education needs and/or disabilities. We have nine vibrant community based College Centres across London and Surrey where committed, specialist teams deliver a range of programmes to meet the needs of over 400 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.
Orchard Hill College is a truly unique and rewarding place to work with inspirational students and a dynamic and supportive staff team.
The College is also an Academy sponsor and established Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013 which is home to 14 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 https://orchardhill.ac.uk/.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic and driven individual who will bring an innovative approach to Student Enrichment and the promotion of the student voice. An understanding of current youth trends, use of social media and how to engage young adults with barriers to learning and SEND is essential.
The Student Enrichment and Engagement Officer is responsible for various areas, including cross-college enrichment, holiday programme, student voice, and creating an alumni community. Through this, we aim to develop student skills, widen participation during college, and ensure learners have a voice in college and within their community.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
For an informal discussion about the role, candidates are invited to contact Kirsty Cottrell, Deputy Principal via email kcottrell@orchardhill.ac.uk to arrange a time to speak or visit.
To apply for this role you will be redirected to our online TES portal. If you have any queries, please contact jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.
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.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing date: 8am Monday 15th April 2024.
Interviews will take place on: Monday 22nd April 2024.
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.
