Headteacher (Sponsorship Available) – Castle View Primary School

Employer: Castle View Primary School
Job Title: Headteacher
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £63,070.00 – £73,105.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 4 May 2026 at 12:59am

Headteacher Job Summary

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a deeply inclusive primary school at the heart of its community. As Headteacher, you will shape the next stage of Castle View’s journey, building on its strong values, nurturing its people and ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and care.

You will provide clear strategic leadership rooted in moral purpose, inclusion and aspiration, working in close partnership with the Trust, governors, staff, families and the wider community. Your leadership will ensure that every child, regardless of background or need, is empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing inspirational and visible leadership with integrity and passion
• Setting a clear strategic direction aligned with the school’s vision: ‘Exceeding Expectations, Raising Aspirations’
• Embedding a culture of inclusion, high expectations and kindness across the school
• Ensuring high quality teaching, learning and curriculum provision from Nursery to Year 6
• Championing SEND, wellbeing and equity so that every child’s needs are met successfully
• Working collaboratively with the Trust and wider partners to strengthen outcomes and opportunities
• Building and sustaining a strong, positive school culture where staff feel valued and supported

Who the School Is Looking For

Castle View Primary School is seeking a Headteacher who:

• Leads with moral purpose, warmth and ambition
• Has a deep commitment to inclusion, SEND and meeting every child’s needs
• Maintains consistently high expectations for behaviour, learning and wellbeing
• Is passionate about developing children’s confidence, character and aspirations
• Has emotional intelligence to unite, motivate and empower staff
• Values strong partnerships with families, governors and the wider community
• Brings resilience, clarity and vision to drive continuous improvement

About Castle View Primary School and Nursery

Castle View Primary School and Nursery is a caring, inclusive school where children are known, valued and celebrated as individuals. Every child is supported to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities.

The school is built on:

• Strong relationships
• Mutual respect
• A deep sense of community

It promotes kind, well-mannered behaviour and teaches children to understand and appreciate difference.

School Vision

‘Exceeding Expectations, Raising Aspirations’

The school aims to ensure that children:

• Achieve highly across a broad and engaging curriculum
• Develop confidence, independence and resilience
• Learn about themselves, others and the wider world
• Are well prepared for future learning and life

School Environment

Castle View is a school where:

• Inclusion and care are central to daily practice
• Children feel safe, supported and inspired
• High aspirations are developed from early years
• Staff collaborate and take pride in their work
• Parent and carer partnerships are highly valued

About the School (Location & Facilities)

Castle View Primary School is located in Matlock, on the edge of the Peak District overlooking Riber Castle.

The school includes:

• A historic main building dating back to the late 1800s
• Separate Hall and Dining Kitchen
• Playing field
• Key Stage 1 and 2 buildings
• Purpose-built Nursery

Additional provision includes:

• Daily breakfast club
• After-school clubs (music, cookery, craft, sports, Spanish)

The school promotes lifelong learning and aims to develop confidence, independence and high aspirations in every child.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of the Trust, the school offers:

• A strong, supportive network of school leaders
• High-quality professional development and leadership support
• A culture focused on wellbeing, balance and growth
• Opportunities to influence education across the Trust
• Employee benefits supporting health and wellbeing

This is a rare opportunity to lead a school where community, inclusion and ambition come together to make a real difference.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Requirements

• Full enhanced DBS check required
• Eligibility to work in the UK required
• Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults is essential

Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to checks including:

• Childcare disqualification
• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Online and social media checks
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work
• References
• Suitability to work with children

Applicants must declare any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

How to Apply

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