Job vacancy: Whole School SEND (“WSS”) Deputy Regional SEND Leader - North West

Join our Regional Whole School SEND Teams – help shape the future of SEND 

Whole School SEND is expanding its regional teams, and we are looking for experienced SEND leaders to step into seconded Deputy Regional SEND Leader positions. 

As a Deputy Regional SEND Leader, you will support the delivery of the DfE’s Universal SEND Services programme, helping schools and colleges across your region to develop inclusive practice and improve outcomes for learners with SEND. Working in close partnership with national and regional colleagues, you will lead professional networks, support strategic SEND development and share evidence based practice. 

These roles are ideal for experienced SEND leaders who: 

• already think beyond one school 

• have strong professional networks across their region 

• are confident working with senior leaders, MATs, local authorities and other partners 

• want to shape policy and practice at a national level 

• value collaboration, knowledge exchange and inclusive leadership 

You might currently be: 

• a MAT SEND / Inclusion Director or Lead 

• a trustwide SENCo / Inclusion Lead 

• a local authority SEND leader 

• an experienced SENCo influencing across multiple schools 

• a system leader with credibility and influence in your region 

This role is offered on a secondment basis. This means the successful applicant will remain employed by their current organisation, and Whole School SEND (through nasen) 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) to Whole School SEND. This model enables leaders to bring current, realworld expertise into the national programme while maintaining their ongoing responsibilities within their home organisation. 

This role requires flexibility, occasional travel and occasional overnight stays. 

Whole School SEND is an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

A full job description attached, details of other regional roles can be found on our website: https://nasen.org.uk/careers. 

Application process 

To apply for the role, please send your CV along with a short statement that explains why you are interested in the role and your suitability. Please click apply to be taken to our application platform.  

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 for applications: Thursday 5th March 2026.  The application period may be closed earlier if sufficient suitable candidates apply.