Neurodiversity Team Manager

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37 hours per week

Fixed-term contract for 12 months

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working

Lead inclusion. Shape services. Transform lives.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for improving outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people?

We are seeking a Team Manager to lead our multidisciplinary Neurodiversity Team within Education and Inclusion Services. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a developing service, driving a strengths-based, neuro-affirming approach that supports neurodivergent children and young people, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them.

You will provide operational leadership, ensuring high-quality, inclusive support and effective partnership working across education, health and social care. You will lead service improvement, support statutory SEND responsibilities, manage performance and quality assurance, and help embed best practice across the wider system.

What you will bring

• Experience of leading services within SEND, education, children's services or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of SEND legislation, inclusion and neurodivergence.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, partnership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of service improvement, performance management and strategic planning.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

What we offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape a developing service.
• Strong partnership working across education, health and social care and the wider partnership.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership environment.
• The chance to improve outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people and their families on the Isle of Wight.

Interview date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026 at County Hall, Newport, IOW