Headteacher

Aspris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a dynamic Headteacher for Roehampton Gate School in London. You will lead the school's strategic direction, safeguarding, curriculum development, and high-quality teaching to secure excellent outcomes for pupils with special educational needs.

Working with the COO and Regional Director, you will build a positive learning culture, oversee staff development, and maintain partnerships with families and external professionals while ensuring Ofsted compliance and statutory

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and ensure high standards of teaching and learning.
• Oversee curriculum development and school improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with families and external professionals.

Job description

Advert closing date: 17th September 26

Interviews: W/C 21st of September 26

Role start: January 27

Here at Aspris, we are proud to be a leading provider of specialist education services with over 30 schools nationwide. We are recruiting for a Headteacher to join us at Roehampton Gate School. Working with the close support of our Chief Operating Officer and our Regional Director, we are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and talented Headteacher; someone with the commitment and strategic vision to build a school which can achieve the very best for our young people.

We are looking for an outstanding relationship builder, with the knowledge of how to inspire exceptional performance and maintain a positive and enthusiastic learning environment for pupils and colleagues alike. You will create and lead the vision of the curriculum and education programmes. creating an inclusive culture in line with the Aspris values.

Roehampton Gate School is a purpose‑built day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders. It is situated on Priory Lane. The spacious and modern building has been specifically designed to accommodate up to 70 young people with autistic spectrum disorders. The classrooms are set up for specialist subjects including information technology, art, food technology, science and music, together with exclusive sensory and therapy rooms/suites.

We have recently opened our Putney Vale site, a dedicated post-16–19 provision located in a brand‑new, purpose‑designed building in Putney Vale. This provision offers a fantastic range of opportunities, including both academic and vocational qualifications, as well as a variety of post‑16 courses. These are complemented by enriching experiences such as volunteering, enterprise projects, and preparation for adulthood.

Our Post-16 site in Putney Vale focuses on vocational training, life skills, and developing independence to help prepare students for adulthood.

Our benefits include:

• A supportive and dynamic working environment within a specialist school
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• The chance to make a significant impact on the 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
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

The Headteacher will provide strong, strategic leadership for Roehampton Gate School, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high‑quality learning environment for pupils with special educational needs. The role includes leading and developing staff, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring pupils achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally. The Headteacher will oversee safeguarding, curriculum development, and school improvement, while building strong partnerships with families, external professionals, and the wider community. The successful candidate will ensure the school meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those set by Ofsted, and will champion opportunities that support pupils’ independence and preparation for adulthood.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

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 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.