Deputy Regional SEND Leader – North WestContract Type: Fixed term Secondment contract until 31 March 2027Salary: £450 per day (payable to the school / education setting)Hours: A minimum commitment of 40 days a year, equating to an average of one-day a week (flexibility to plan own day or equivalent in part days), during term timeJoin our client’s Regional SEND Teams – help shape the future of SENDThis organisation is expanding their regional teams, and they are looking for experienced SEND leaders to step into seconded Deputy Regional SEND Leader positions.As a Deputy Regional SEND Leader, you will lead the strategic delivery of the DfE’s Universal SEND Services programme across your region, enabling schools and colleges to embed inclusive practice and improve outcomes for learners with SEND. Working closely with national and regional partners, you will shape regional priorities, oversee professional networks, guide system level SEND development and champion the use of evidence based practice.These roles are ideal for experienced SEND leaders who:already think beyond one schoolhave strong professional networks across their regionare confident working with senior leaders, MATs, local authorities and other partnerswant to shape policy and practice at a national levelvalue collaboration, knowledge exchange and inclusive leadershipYou might currently be:a MAT SEND / Inclusion Director or Lead a trustwide SENCo / Inclusion Leada local authority SEND leaderan experienced SENCo influencing across multiple schoolsa system leader with credibility and influence in your regionThis role is offered on a secondment basis. This means the successful applicant will remain employed by their current organisation, and this national organisation will reimburse the employer for the time the individual spends undertaking Regional SEND Leader duties. The secondment fee of £450 per day is paid directly to the employing organisation, ensuring there is no financial loss to the school, trust or local authority releasing the colleague for this work.The Deputy Regional SEND Leader will continue in their substantive role while contributing the equivalent of one day a week (40 days across the year). This model enables leaders to bring current, real world expertise into the national programme while maintaining their ongoing responsibilities within their home organisation.This is an opportunity to apply your expertise, while maintaining your connection to your current school, trust or organisation.This role requires flexibility, occasional travel and occasional overnight stays.Please note this is a secondment position from an education setting, you must be located in the geographical region stated on the advert to apply, those not meeting this criteria will not be considered.Closing Date: Thursday 5th March 2026N.B The application period may be closed earlier if sufficient suitable candidates apply.Start date: 1st April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)Interested?To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.Our client is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.About the OrganisationOur client is a national community committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Their work is based on the principle that the knowledge and expertise needed to develop the workforce already exists in the system and that knowledge exchange can occur through effective collaboration.Regional SEND Leaders are central to the success of the programme, acting as the bridge between national direction and regional implementation. They bring deep SEND expertise and strong regional networks to the role, enabling them to identify local priorities, champion evidence informed practice and work closely with schools, colleges and system partners to build confidence and capability in meeting the needs of learners with SEND.A regionalised model of delivery and development, responsive to local contexts, will continue to be an essential part of the growth and sustainability of our work. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of SEND in your region.No agencies please.
