Leadership Opportunity SEND – SENDCO or Deputy Head (Work from Home) – Wokingham
Start: Immediate start ideally or from January 2026
Location: Work from home/Wokingham (with some initial travel required). Do not necessarily have to be close to Wokingham but initial travel around the region will be crucial.
Salary: Middle of the Leadership Scale up to L23
3 days per week. One year initial permanent contract leading to 3 year 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.
You must have right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is possible for this position.
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.
