Headteacher

Maternity Cover

1.0FTE

Leadership Pay Scale L9-L15 (£51,402 - £59,581 FTE)

QEGSMAT are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Headteacher to join our hardworking and high achieving team at Castle View Primary School.

Castle View is in the town of Matlock, on the edge of the Peak District overlooking the stunning Riber Castle. The main school building dates to the late 1800s but has had many alterations and additions since then. It is an extensive site, with a separate hall, dining kitchen, playing field and Key Stage 1 and 2 buildings, as well as a purpose-built Nursery. The school hosts 6 classes across the whole primary phase.

The school has a daily breakfast club and a range of after school clubs, as well as a wide range of enrichment and immersion events. Castle View is in the top 10% for schools in terms of deprivation with the majority of pupils being white British.

There are currently 164 on roll (128 from Reception to Year 6) providing education for pupils from the age of 2 to 11. 

English as an Additional Language: 1.2% 

Pupil Premium: 53.1% 

SEND: 20.1% EHC Pupil plans: 1.8% 

The school feeds a range of Secondary schools: Highlfields, Anthony Gell and Lady Manners Castle View Primary School is also a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

Why work for us?

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
• Access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 23.4% for Teachers. 
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to Flu Vaccines.
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding 

Opportunities for walks around the school are available on the 7th and 8th September 2022. If you are therefore interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01335 340830. 

Further details about our school can be found on our website: https://castleviewmatlock.com/  

Or, visit our Facebook page https://engb.facebook.com/pg/castleviewprimaryschoolmatlock/posts/ 

To apply for this position, please apply via TES.

Closing date for applications: 15th September 2022

Interview date: Week commencing 19th September 2022