Deputy SENCO

Hayes School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7DB

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01st May 2026 or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main/Upper +TLR for Teacher (Outer London) or SO1 (21-25) outer London (actual pay: £33,053 - £34,959)
• Additional allowances:

  Main/Upper +TLR for Teacher (Outer London) or SO1 (21-25) outer London (actual pay: £33,053 - £34,959)

Deputy SENCO job summary

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, 13th 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

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

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hayes School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1771 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hayes School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hayes-school-bromley

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.
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.

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