Headteacher

Starting salary is negotiable dependent on experience. Required to commence 1 September, 2026.

An inspirational and experienced professional is sought to lead Castlecroft Primary School into our next chapter after the retirement of our long standing and successful Headteacher in August 2026.

At Castlecroft Primary School, our vision is to provide a stimulating and enriching education that encourages the holistic development of every child. We promote cultural, spiritual, moral, personal, social, and intellectual development within the context of a happy school community, which includes a small local authority assigned visual impairment (VI) base. We teach the principles of tolerance, understanding, and respect. “Enjoy and achieve” is at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that good mental health and wellbeing are at the heart of being a successful learner and we work together through challenges and share celebrations: feeling supported, accepted, valued, and empowered. Excellent educational standards and our motto ‘We are all different, we are all special’ is the foundation of our culture and ethos.

Our new Headteacher will bring us visionary leadership and build on current successes through establishing effective relationships with staff, pupils, the governing board and the local authority, ensuring our school continues to grow and thrive. We are looking for a leader who will promote an inclusive curriculum which challenges pupils of all abilities in a flexible, yet structured way. You will need to be proactive about ensuring all pupils achieve the highest possible academic, pastoral, artistic and sporting outcomes.

• Need the passion to drive a curriculum that encourages our pupils and staff to achieve way beyond their expectations.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of current educational priorities, curriculum, inclusion, pedagogy and safeguarding.
• Have experience of promoting equality, inclusion and diversity.
• Be able to demonstrate a proven track record of leading a team of highly motivated, caring and professional staff.
• Be someone who aspires to be a role model for our children who enjoy coming to school each day.
• Promote and enable excellent attendance through collaboration and support.
• Have a proven track record of creating a culture and ethos where pupils behave well, needs are known and met, and strong parental partnerships are intrinsic to the school’s work and success

• A committed and proactive governing board.
• A dedicated and experienced staff team with high expectations for children.
• Happy pupils who demonstrate excellent standards of behaviour and eager to learn attitudes.
• Excellent support from the local authority, including a Headteacher Induction Programme to welcome you to the City and to facilitate networks and on-going support.

Please refer to the recruitment documents before completing your application form, as well as accessing information from the school website https://

Potential candidates are welcome and strongly encouraged to visit the school.

• Tuesday 10 March, 2026 (1.30pm to 5pm)
• Thursday 12 March, 2026 (1.30pm to 5pm)
• Wednesday 18 March, 2026 (9am to 12.30pm)

Please contact office via email or by telephone, to confirm your visit preferences.

For further enquiries, please contact Linda Brown via email lind or telephone

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices, and the successful applicants will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Shortlisting:
Tuesday 14 April, 2026
Interviews/assessment activities:
Day 1:
Thursday 23 April, 2026 and Day 2:
Friday 24 April, 2026 , to be confirmed after short listing