Heartlands High School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Support applications will be accepted

Deputy SENCO – Heartlands High School 

Salary: SO1 Point 23 to 25 £34776.18 to £35703.39 / MPS - UPS £40,317 to £62,496 (Inner London Pay Scale) + TLR2B = £5,869 

Location: Haringey

Contract term: Permanent/ Termtime Only - 40 Weeks

Closing date: 9am Monday 13th April 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Heartlands High School is a vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing secondary school located in the heart of Haringey. Committed to providing an outstanding education for all students, we foster a culture of high expectations, ambition, and success.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy SENCO to join our team and contribute to our mission of nurturing confident, resilient, and well-rounded young people. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment where staff are valued, and professional development is a priority.

If you are an enthusiastic and committed individual who shares our vision, we would love to hear from you!

We can offer you

● A very positive and happy working environment 

● The support of a highly committed and professional staff team

● Exceptional professional development opportunities

● Collaborative and committed colleagues

At Heartlands High School, ambition is at the heart of everything we do. We are driven by a relentless commitment to excellence, blending a strong ethos with a results-focused approach. Our school is a place where both students and staff thrive, supported by first-class training, development opportunities, and clear pathways for career progression within our evolving Trust.

We set high expectations because we believe in unlocking every individual’s full potential. Our culture of exemplary behavior ensures that teachers can focus on what they do best—delivering outstanding lessons that inspire, challenge, and empower.

With state-of-the-art facilities, Heartlands High School is a vibrant, oversubscribed school and the first choice for many families in the local community. Our diverse student intake reflects the rich culture of the area we proudly serve. Everything we do is underpinned by our SEARCH values: School Matters, Effort, Achievement, Character, and High Aspirations. These principles drive our success and fuel our ambition to provide the very best education for our students.

If you share our passion for excellence and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

If you would like to find out more about the position, we would love to talk to you.

For further information, please contact Miss Henry, PA to SLT bailey-olivia.henry@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk

Completed application forms must be submitted by 9am Monday 13th April 2026

NB: Please note that in line with the new Keeping Children Safe in Education updates, an online search will be conducted as part of our due diligence checks on all shortlisted candidates. CV's or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only those that are shortlisted will be contacted by the school.

Applications may be considered whilst the posts are being advertised. SEARCH Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. We advise early applications are submitted.