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

Academics; England; Remote; GBP 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational provision in Berkshire is seeking a passionate SENDCO or Deputy Head to shape inclusive education for vulnerable learners. This remote role offers a flexible working arrangement and involves initial travel to meet pupils and families. Candidates should have proven SEND leadership experience and a commitment to improving outcomes. The position comes with a one-year initial contract and the potential to become permanent.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement

Opportunity to lead and impact

Supportive leadership team

Creative approach to education

Potential for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in SEND.
• Experience with EHCPs and legal framework.
• Ability to build relationships with parents.
• Experience managing complex casework.

Responsibilities

• Shape inclusive education for vulnerable learners.
• Lead a team to expand educational provisions.
• Manage statutory deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Solution-focused mindset

Education

Qualified SENDCO

Deputy Headteacher experience

Job description

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

£66368 - £88951 per annum + Pro-Rata, dependent on experience

Location: Berkshire

Job Type: Fixed Term | Full Time

Post Date: 04/11/2025

Suitable to NQT: No

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:

• qualified SENDCO with leadership and EHCP experience
• 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
• 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.