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Head of English

Head of English

Roehampton Gate School

Wandsworth

  • Expired
Salary:
Teachers Main Pay Scale + TLR
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 May 2024

Job overview

Aspris Education and Children’s Services is a leading company in the UK offering independent behavioural care for commissioners across the UK. With over 100 high quality schools, colleges and homes we focus on making a real and lasting difference for everyone we support.


Roehampton Gate School are looking to recruit an outstanding Head of English to join our Teaching team! We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and committed teacher who will expand the learning experiences of our pupils.  The successful candidate will be teaching and supporting our young people who may have autism, emotional behavioural difficulties, ADHD and associated complex needs. The post holder will be required to manage, lead, and deliver the desired curriculum within the classroom environment. As part of the role, the post holder may be required to act as a form tutor within the school. Further information in Job Description.


Roehampton Gate School (RGS) is a school for young people aged 9 -19 with mild to moderate autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. Located in Roehampton, SW London, we aim to deliver the highest level of education and care according to individual needs in a safe, positive and structured environment.


Our benefits include:

  • Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
  • Comprehensive induction
  • Blue Light Card
  • Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
  • Paid for enhanced DBS
  • SEN allowance 
  • Teacher's Pension 
  • Wellbeing support
  • Cycle to work scheme and more



As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress. 


We strongly believe in developing our own talent and growing our teachers into successful middle and senior leaders. 

About Roehampton Gate School

Roehampton Gate School is a purpose-built day school for young people with autistic spectrum disorders, in particular Asperger's Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. It is situated next to the Hospital Roehampton. The school opened in April 2010.

The spacious and modern building has been specifically designed to accommodate up to 40 young people with autistic spectrum disorders and Asperger's Syndrome.

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 or studios.

Roehampton Gate School is also uniquely placed to benefit from the extensive therapy and specialist mental health services provided at the Hospital Roehampton. Staff and students will also work closely with the child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) and experienced educational psychologists

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