At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a specialist school, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment for students with SEND.
- Company: Roehampton Gate School, dedicated to supporting young people with autism.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, small class sizes, and well-being support.
- Other info: Join a supportive community focused on empowering young people for adulthood.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Dynamic leader with experience in SEND and a commitment to inclusivity.
The predicted salary is between 47000 - 65000 £ per year.
Job Overview
We are recruiting for an interim Headteacher at Roehampton Gate School, a specialist day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders.
The role is based at Roehampton Gate School in Priory Lane with additional responsibilities for the new Putney Vale post‑16 site.
Advert closing date: 13th July 2026. Role start: ASAP until January 2027.
Responsibilities
The Headteacher will provide strong, strategic leadership for the school, ensuring a safe, inclusive and high‑quality learning environment for pupils with special educational needs.
Duties include
- Leading and developing staff to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
- Overseeing safeguarding, curriculum development, and school improvement.
- Building strong partnerships with families, external professionals and the wider community.
- Ensuring the school meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those set by Ofsted.
- Championing opportunities that support pupils’ independence and preparation for adulthood.
Qualifications & Skills
We look for a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented Headteacher with
- Outstanding relationship‑building skills and a commitment to inspiring exceptional performance.
- Strategic vision for building a school that achieves the very best for young people.
- Experience in a specialist or SEND environment (preferred).
- Knowledge of creating an inclusive culture in line with specialist values.
- Strong experience in safeguarding and statutory compliance.
Benefits
- Supportive and dynamic working environment within a specialist school.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on lives of students with SEND.
- Small class sizes, allowing for tailored teaching approaches.
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme.
- Comprehensive induction.
- Blue Light Card.
- Paid for enhanced DBS.
- Well‑being support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Safeguarding & References
Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least two references which cover the last three years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults.
References may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.
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