Headteacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 2QD |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a04a7419-3dba-499a-b512-6bbac173de72 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Professional Background & Leadership Experience:
• Proven leader with a strong record of whole school improvement and change management.
• QTS with solid primary experience.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge (DSL/DDSL essential).
• Skilled in inclusive practice, SEND leadership, and operational/budget management.
• Provides clear strategic direction with measurable impact.
Skills & Professional Expertise:
• Inspires and empowers staff through clear, confident communication.
• Builds strong relationships across the school community.
• Ensures high quality EYFS and primary teaching and learning.
• Works collaboratively with local schools and partners.
Personal Qualities & Leadership Style
• Leads with integrity, empathy, and resilience.
• Visible, approachable, and hands on.
• Handles difficult conversations professionally and fairly.
• Champions inclusion and a Rights Respecting culture where every child feels valued.
The children of Castleton Primary School are looking for a Headteacher who, in their own words:
• Knows about our rights and can teach lessons about them
• Is intelligent
• Is an expert at something new and can share that new thing
• Cares about us and makes sure each pupil feels heard
• Treats the children how they want to be treated
• Has a big voice and can speak in assemblies
• Listens to children’s ideas
• Has a big imagination
The school’s vision and strategic direction, as well as other information, can be found on the school’s website.
What the school offers its staff
Our current headteacher is retiring after 24 years and the Governing Board are looking to recruit an experienced and committed leader who has the skills to build upon our current strengths and the right respecting school ethos to develop our education provision into its next phase.
Our school is proud of its welcoming atmosphere, strong community connections and belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities. We foster a culture of respect, curiosity and ambition, and work closely with families to ensure children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The Governing Board is looking for an exceptional Headteacher who can provide strong, strategic leadership and inspire our whole school community. We are looking for a leader who brings professional credibility, a deep understanding of primary education, a commitment to our Right Respecting School ethos and the drive to lead Castleton Primary School into its next chapter.
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.
Professional Background & Leadership Experience:
• Proven leader with a strong record of whole school improvement and change management.
• QTS with solid primary experience.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge (DSL/DDSL essential).
• Skilled in inclusive practice, SEND leadership, and operational/budget management.
• Provides clear strategic direction with measurable impact.
Skills & Professional Expertise:
• Inspires and empowers staff through clear, confident communication.
• Builds strong relationships across the school community.
• Ensures high quality EYFS and primary teaching and learning.
• Works collaboratively with local schools and partners.
Personal Qualities & Leadership Style
• Leads with integrity, empathy, and resilience.
• Visible, approachable, and hands on.
• Handles difficult conversations professionally and fairly.
• Champions inclusion and a Rights Respecting culture where every child feels valued.
The children of Castleton Primary School are looking for a Headteacher who, in their own words:
• Knows about our rights and can teach lessons about them
• Is intelligent
• Is an expert at something new and can share that new thing
• Cares about us and makes sure each pupil feels heard
• Treats the children how they want to be treated
• Has a big voice and can speak in assemblies
• Listens to children’s ideas
• Has a big imagination
The school’s vision and strategic direction, as well as other information, can be found on the school’s website.
What the school offers its staff
Our current headteacher is retiring after 24 years and the Governing Board are looking to recruit an experienced and committed leader who has the skills to build upon our current strengths and the right respecting school ethos to develop our education provision into its next phase.
Our school is proud of its welcoming atmosphere, strong community connections and belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities. We foster a culture of respect, curiosity and ambition, and work closely with families to ensure children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The Governing Board is looking for an exceptional Headteacher who can provide strong, strategic leadership and inspire our whole school community. We are looking for a leader who brings professional credibility, a deep understanding of primary education, a commitment to our Right Respecting School ethos and the drive to lead Castleton Primary School into its next chapter.
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.