Assistant Headteacher

Castleview Primary School, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LJ

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Assistant headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time with 2.5 Teaching commitment.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L6 - L10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum and Assessment).This is a unique opportunity to shape the academic vision and direction of our school while staying true to our values of offering outstanding enrichment opportunities and placing strong emphasis on pastoral care.

You will become part of an ambitious and forward-looking school at an exciting stage in our journey of improvement. We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader who can drive the continued development and implementation of a curriculum and assessment framework that is both academically ambitious and fully inclusive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Direction of the School

• Teaching and Learning

• Leading and Managing Staff

This will be a permanent position with 2.5 days teaching commitment.Please view the full job description and person specification attached.

If you feel this position could be of interest to you, please submit an application form.

Our children and staff look forward to showing you around our School!

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Previous applicants need not apply.No agencies please.

Castleview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, Medical checks and Employment References.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A warm, inclusive, and supportive school community.
• A collaborative and experienced team of teachers and specialists.
• Dedicated learning environments and access to a purposeful Resource Base.
• Opportunities forprofessional development and CPDin key SEND strategies.
• Strong leadership and a clear vision for SEND inclusion.
• A genuine focus on staff well-being and career progression.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Assistant Head Teacher JD and PS 2025.pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form for Teaching Staff.docx - 62.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castleview Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 477 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castleview Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@castleviewprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01753810615
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleview-primary-school-slough

Castleview Primary School is an outstanding, over-subscribed, two-form entry primary and nursery school in the Borough of Slough. Situated in Langley, near Windsor, Castleview is an Outstanding school set within well-maintained grounds, close to the upcoming Crossrail links at Langley, as well as being a short distance from the M4 and M25 motorways.

Castleview has become the centre of our local community, which we are very proud to serve. We have a talented and committed team and the most wonderful children who have a huge appetite for learning and they describe their school as a ‘fun, safe and exciting’ place.

Arranging a visit to Castleview Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@castleviewprimaryschool.co.uk.

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