Deputy SENCO

Required for May 2026

Main/Upper Pay Range+ TLR (Outer London) for Teacher or

Pay scale SO1 (21-25) for 36.65h/ week; term time plus one week (actual pay: £33,053 - £34,959) for Associate Staff

We are looking to appoint an inspirational and committed full-time Deputy SENCO to support our SENCO to lead and manage the provision for students with Special Educational Needs and disabilities (SEND) across the school.

There are two key aspects of the role:

1) To assist the SENCO with the day-to-day management of special educational needs, with the aim of raising
    the achievement of students with special educational needs and disabilities.
2) To assist the SENCO in promoting Quality First Teaching strategies across the school.

Should the post-holder wish to study for the National Award for SEN Coordination this will be supported by the school.
Our school benefits from and actively contributes to a range of partnerships and we are the lead school for the Bromley Schools’ Collegiate, a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider for primary and secondary teacher training.
Hayes School is a high achieving, oversubscribed school, which provides excellent education for its students as well as exciting opportunities for professional and career development for staff. The school benefits from its proximity to central London and excellent transport links whilst bordering the beautiful Kent countryside.

“Pupils enjoy school and achieve highly.” (Ofsted)

“The curriculum is especially well throughout.” (Ofsted)

“All who work in the school understand and share these values.  This is the Hayes Way” (Ofsted)

We can offer:

• Motivated students with outstanding attitudes to learning.
• Outstanding student behaviour.
• Excellent facilities for staff, including an on-site fitness suite.
• An excellent induction and support programme for new staff.
• An employee Assistance Programme and flu vaccination.
• Innovative approaches to Teacher Professional Development.
• Opportunities to work with other schools through established partnerships.
• A friendly working environment.

Closing Date: Monday, 13^th April 2026 (9.00am)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Interviews Date: To be confirmed

Please apply through MyNewTerm platform. If you require any additional information or have any questions, please contact Karolina Kedziora, HR Officer at vacancies@hayes.bromley.sch.uk.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all our staff. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented on our staff body. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our students’ learning.  The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.