Student Enrichment and Engagement Officer, Orchard Hill College - Southwark

Job overview

Salary: Grade 5/6, £24,694.21 – £28,346.40 (FTE £31,238 – £35,858) per annum, inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Location: Southwark

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 dedicated, specialist teams deliver various programmes to meet over 400 students\’ needs.

Students with us have diverse needs, including profound and multiple learning disabilities, communication and behavioral difficulties, and medical needs. Each student\’s learning program is tailored to support and empower them to achieve their aspirations, develop skills for independence, and become active community members.

Orchard Hill College offers a unique and rewarding working environment with inspiring students and a supportive staff team.

The College is also an Academy sponsor and established the Orchard Hill College Academy Trust in 2013, which oversees 14 special schools. Together, they serve over 1500 pupils and students with SEND across London, Surrey, Sussex, and Berkshire. For more information, visit our website .

Role and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be energetic, driven, and bring innovative approaches to student enrichment and promoting student voice. An understanding of youth trends, social media, and engaging young adults with barriers to learning and SEND is essential.

The Student Enrichment and Engagement Officer will oversee areas such as cross-college enrichment, holiday programs, student voice, and alumni community development. The goal is to enhance student skills, increase participation, and empower learners to have a voice within college and their community.

Application Process

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. For an informal discussion, contact Kirsty Cottrell, Deputy Principal, via email to arrange a conversation or visit.

To apply, please use the quick apply option. Note that CV applications are not accepted. Your application will be scored based on how well your experience, skills, and knowledge match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.

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