Interim Headteacher

Job Overview

Advert closing date: 13th July 2026. Role start: ASAP until January 2027.

We are recruiting for a Headteacher to join Roehampton Gate School, a purpose‑built day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders, located on Priory Lane. The school accommodates up to 70 students with specialist subjects and sensory/therapy rooms. Additionally, a new Post‑16 provision at Putney Vale offers both academic and vocational qualifications, life‑skills and vocational training.

• Provide strong, strategic leadership and build a school which can achieve the very best for pupils.
• Create and lead the vision of the curriculum and education programmes, ensuring an inclusive culture in line with Aspris values.
• Lead and develop staff, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning and ensuring pupils achieve positive outcomes academically and personally.
• Oversee safeguarding, curriculum development and school improvement, building strong partnerships with families, external professionals and the wider community.
• Ensure the school meets all statutory and regulatory requirements, including those set by Ofsted, and champion opportunities that support pupils’ independence and preparation for adulthood.

• Demonstrated experience as a senior leader in a specialist educational setting.
• Strong relationship‑building skills and ability to inspire exceptional performance in both pupils and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and to the welfare of children and young people.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding screening and provide the required references covering the last three years.

• Supportive and dynamic working environment within a specialist school
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with SEND
• Small class sizes, allowing 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

If you would like to learn more, please contact Robyn Hill on  or

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 covering the last 3 years. If applicable, references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.