Headteacher; leading inclusive education and SEND expertise

About this Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead a deeply inclusive primary school at the heart of its community. As Headteacher, youwill 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 inmoral 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 tothrive academically, socially and emotionally.

• 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 everychild's needs are met successfully
• Working collaboratively with the Trust andwider partners to strengthen outcomes and opportunities
• Building and sustaining a strong, positive school culture where staff feel valued and supported

We are seeking a Headteacher who:

• Leads with moral purpose, warmth and ambition
• Has a deep commitment to inclusion, SENDand 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 todrive continuous improvement

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 foundedon strong relationships, mutual respect and a deep sense of community. Wepromote 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 theworld around them
• Are well prepared for future learning andlife in a changing world

Castle View is a school where:

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

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