Headteacher

Castle View Primary School, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3DS

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £63,070.00 - £73,105.00 Annually (FTE) Leadership Pay Range L9 to L15 (£63,070 to £73,105FTE)

Headteacher job summary

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?

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

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

For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are welcomed and strongly advised! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.

For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castle View Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 119 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle View Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-view-primary-school-matlock

About Our School
Our school is in the town of Matlock, on the edge of the Peak District overlooking the impressive Riber Castle. The main school building dates back to the late 1800s, but has had many alterations and additions since then. We are an extensive site, with our own separate Hall, Dining Kitchen, playing field and Key Stage 1 and 2 buildings, as well as a purpose built Nursery.

We host a daily breakfast club and a range of after school clubs, ranging from; music, cookery, craft, sports and Spanish!

We believe that our children should blossom and flourish in a culture of respect. We strive to ensure our children have the characteristics and skills to achieve. Our school is committed to life-long learning. Together we provide a learning journey that will give our children confidence, independence and the ability and skills to be the best they can be. We develop self-belief and high aspirations. Together we can achieve the very best for our children and their future.

We believe together we can…’Exceed expectations, Raise Aspirations’

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Derbyshire and Derby