The Vocational Progression Centre (VPC) has strong links with the community and students at this centre regularly access two working allotments.

Our students and staff enjoy being part of the local community and students are supported in work opportunities with many local businesses and community groups including Carshalton College, EcoLocal, Zest Dance, Westcroft Leisure Centre, Nickel Support, Riverside Cafe, Sutton Community Farm, Sainsbury’s, Wallington Library, Mitcham Library, British Heart Foundation, David Bright Estates, Wallington Crusader Hall and Westbourne School.

If you're searching for your next education job, please get in touch. You'll be working for a great employer and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed education professionals - send us your CV now via our Talent Pool and detail what sort of role you're looking for. By joining our Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when the right vacancy comes up.

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Thank you for taking an interest in developing your career with Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC&AT).

OHC&AT comprises Orchard Hill College, a specialist College with nine college centres, and Orchard Hill College Academy Trust, a specialist Trust with 14 special schools and three live special Free Schools.

We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire and fully represent all designations of special education needs and disabilities (SEND).

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&AT 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.

If you think a career with OHC&AT is right for you, visit our current vacancies here.

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