Leadership Opportunity - SENDCO or Deputy Head (Work from Home)

Quantum Scholars; Bracknell; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational provision is seeking an experienced SENDCO or Deputy Head to join its senior team. This remote-working role involves travel to meet families and support vulnerable learners. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and SEND experience, contributing to shaping inclusive education for young people aged 5-16. The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Benefits

Flexible home-based working arrangement

Excellent opportunities for professional development

Supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience with EHCPs and legal frameworks.
• Ability to build effective relationships with parents.
• Experience managing complex casework and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in shaping inclusive education for vulnerable learners.
• Lead support for young people and families across the region.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Qualified SENDCO

Deputy Headteacher with strong SEND experience

Job description

Leadership Opportunity SEND - SENDCO or Deputy Head (Work from Home)

Location: Work from home/Berkshire (with some initial travel required)
Salary: Middle of the Leadership Scale

3 days per week. One year initial contract.

A well-regarded alternative provision in Berkshire is seeking an experienced and passionate SENDCO or Deputy Head with excellent SEND experience to join its senior team. This is a remote-working role, with initial travel required to meet pupils and families across the region. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping inclusive education for vulnerable learners aged 5-16 who are educated other than at home.

The provision are very proud to support young people, families, and schools across the borough and neighbouring authorities, offering bespoke educational, emotional, and behavioural support. As we expand our services and strive for exceptional provision, we are looking for someone who can help lead this journey.

This role would suit:

• A qualified SENDCO with leadership and EHCP experience
• A Deputy Headteacher with a strong track record in SEND, EHCPs and inclusion

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience of EHCPs and the legal framework related to them
• Ability to build effective relationships with parents
• Strong analytical skills to monitor provision and pupil progress
• Experience managing complex casework and meeting statutory deadlines
• A solution-focused mindset with confidence in resolving challenges

What We Offer:

• A flexible, home-based working arrangement
• An opportunity to lead and make a real change
• A modern, creative approach to supporting young people
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and forward-thinking senior leadership team
• A one-year initial contract with a view to the role becoming permanent thereafter.

If you are committed to improving outcomes and life chances for vulnerable learners and want to be part of a dynamic and evolving service, we'd love to hear from you.