Headteacher (leading inclusive education with passion and SEND expertise)

Castle View Primary School; Matlock; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle View Primary School is seeking a Headteacher to provide strategic leadership, shaped by moral purpose and inclusion, and to drive high standards across teaching, learning and care for all children.

You will work closely with the Trust, governors, staff and families to ensure every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally, fostering a strong, supportive community.

Qualifications

• Leads with moral purpose, warmth and ambition.
• Deep commitment to inclusion, SEND and meeting the needs of every child.
• Sets consistently high expectations for behaviour, learning and wellbeing.
• Develops children’s confidence, character and aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational and visible leadership with integrity and passion.
• Set a clear strategic direction aligned with the school’s vision.
• Embed a culture of inclusion, high expectations and kindness across the school.
• Ensure high quality teaching, learning and curriculum provision from Nursery to Year 6.
• Champion SEND, wellbeing and equity so that every child’s needs are met successfully.
• Work collaboratively with the Trust and wider partners to strengthen outcomes and opportunities.
• Build and sustain a strong, positive school culture where staff feel valued and supported.

Skills

Moral leadership

Inclusion focus

Staff empowerment

Partnership building

Job description

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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 We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Leads with moral purpose, warmth and ambition
• Has a deep commitment to inclusion, SEND and meeting the needs of every child
• Sets consistently high expectations for behaviour, learning and wellbeing
• Believes passionately in developing children’s confidence, character and aspirations
• Has the emotional intelligence and presence 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. We recognise that every child has unique talents and abilities, and we see it as our responsibility to help them discover, develop and believe in these strengths.

Our school is founded on strong relationships, mutual respect and a deep sense of community. We promote kind, well-mannered behaviour and actively teach children to understand and appreciate difference.

Our vision, ‘Exceeding Expectations, Raising Aspirations’, underpins everything we do. We aim to ensure that children:

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

Castle View is a school where:

• Inclusion and care are at the heart of daily practice
• Children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn
• High aspirations are nurtured from the earliest years
• Staff work collaboratively and are proud of their school
• Partnerships with parents and carers are genuinely valued

Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

As part of our Trust, you'll benefit from:

• A strong, supportive network of school leaders
• High-quality professional development and leadership support
• A culture that values wellbeing, balance and professional growth
• Opportunities to shape and influence education across the Trust
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing