Job Details
At Castle Park Primary School, we believe in creating strong foundations and developing curious minds, so our
children become happy, resilient and confident learners. Castle Park Primary has a long history in the community
of Caldicot. While we have adapted to changes in curriculum and teaching innovation, we maintain our core
values of aiming to do the best for our children through a nurturing and inclusive environment.
With our current Headteacher pursuing an exciting new leadership opportunity, the governing body is keen to
recruit an inspirational and outstanding leader to continue our school’s journey to excellence. We welcome
applications from both existing headteachers and experienced deputy heads seeking their first headteacher
appointment, who can bring the necessary skills, drive, and enthusiasm to lead our school.
Our staff are seeking a leader who:
– Inspire and motivate staff by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises wellbeing and
work-life balance.
– Empower and guide teachers and support staff through experienced leadership, ensuring efficient workload
management and resource allocation.
– Champion and promote a culture of respect and professional development, enhancing staff satisfaction and
overall school performance.
We are looking for a strong role model for pupils and a mentor for staff, who can continue to foster our
school’s inclusive and supportive ethos while driving educational excellence.
Choosing to be the Headteacher at Castle Park Primary offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a thriving,
supportive, and innovative school community. The school has fully embraced the new curriculum for Wales to
ensure all our pupils find enjoyment in learning. We need all pupils and staff to be independent, think creatively
and reflect upon their learning in order to achieve their true potential and future aspirations, and we would
expect nothing less from our Headteacher.
With a collaborative and experienced staff dedicated to creative and inclusive teaching, a growing sense of
community bolstered by engaged parents and an active PTFA, and wonderful students eager to learn, Castle
Park Primary is more than a school—it’s a family.
Here, you have opportunity drive growth with the school targeted to increase its numbersin the future, enhance
our exceptional learning environment with a capital budget allocated for improvements, and make a lasting
impact in a village that values education and community spirit. Join us to lead a school with an outstanding
ESTYN report and a commitment to excellence, diversity, and sustainability.
Post ID: L23220001
Grade: Teachers’ Pay Scale Leadership L15-L21 £67,794 - £78,547 per annum
Hours: Full-time - 32.5
Location: Castle Park Primary School
Closing Date: 13/09/2024 12:00 pm
Temporary: No
DBS Check: Appointment to this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act andis subject to and Enhanced with Children Barred List Check
