Headteacher
The Castle School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU20 days remaining to apply
Closing date
12 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership Scale L32 - L37 (£110,892 – £125,345)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Is this the best job in Somerset?
The Castle School has a rich history of success rooted across generations of families. Its popularity in the town is testament to years of sustained hard work and service to its community and we don't take for granted the faith and trust that is placed in us. Now we are looking for another great leader who can take the school to the next level, look well beyond the school gates and ensure that the whole pupil population is engaged and energised at school. We want it all: excellence, equity and community; a school where everyone belongs, achieves and participates; and where every pupil has a chance to be remarkable.
We are seeking an inspirational leader to shape the future direction of The Castle School. You will bring a strong moral purpose, a clear vision for exceptional education, and an unwavering commitment to securing transformational outcomes for all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable.
The school is a founding member of the Blackdown Education Partnership (BEP). We are a Trust of primary and secondary schools across Somerset and Devon. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of seven secondary headteachers who are united by shared values and who work together to drive improvement across the Trust.
As Headteacher, you will lead a high-performing school with a strong reputation, ambitious culture and a deep commitment to continuous improvement. Alongside leading the school, the role offers opportunities for system leadership across the community and wider South West educational landscape.
The Castle School is embarking on an ambitious Cradle to Career project in partnership with other local schools and external agents. We are looking for someone to continue this important part of our work.
Please take time to read the whole application pack and any relevant information on the school’s website. We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit The Castle School before submitting an application, although we recognise this may not be possible for everyone. James Lamb, the current Headteacher is available to show prospective candidates around the school by appointment.
To arrange a visit, please contact Ania Sennah directly at asennah@castle.bep.ac.
We also welcome prospective candidates to book a virtual meeting or phone call with Chris Ellison, Director of Secondary Education, by contacting Paula Gibson on gibsonp@bep.ac
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full. If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E-teach available at www.bep.ac/vacancies and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role. For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification.
What the school offers its staff
The benefits a working in the Blackdown Education Partnership (BEP) will be a source of support and opportunity. Collaboration and a shared sense of purpose is evident across the Trust. Strong professional relationships are at the core of what we do.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment. The Castle School is a special place to work, we expect a lot from our colleagues and the culture here ensures our students get the best possible education.
Further information about the job
A full job description and application pack is available from www.castleschool.co.uk.
All applications should be made by completing the application form available, including evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role and should be submitted by 11:59pm on the closing date.
Further details are available within the job description and person specification.
Closing date: Midday Tuesday 12th May 2026
Interviews: Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May 2026 - The Castle School
Wednesday 20th May2026 – BEP Trust Offices,Orchard Grove Primary School
Commitment to safeguarding
Blackdown Education Partnership 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Castle School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Castle School website
- Email address
- office@castle.bep.ac
The Blackdown Education Partnership is a multi-academy trust (MAT) working across Devon and Somerset. It was born of a merger between two established MATs: The Castle Partnership Trust and Uffculme Academy Trust and currently looks after a family of 12 schools: 6 primary and 6 secondary and 4 nurseries.
Blackdown Education Partnership is, therefore, a single organisation established to deliver the education and to safeguard the wellbeing of every child in our Trust. The Trust seeks to ensure that high quality collaboration and system leadership continue to improve the education in our schools. We are responsible for the good governance of the schools within our Trust and are accountable for the performance of each school. We work with an exceptional team of leaders, teachers and support staff whose combined efforts deliver on our promise to believe in every child.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Arranging a visit to The Castle School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@castle.bep.ac.
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