We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Deputy Headteacher to help lead Castlebar School into its next phase of development and growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced senior leader with a passion for special education.
Start Date: 1 September 2025
About Us
Castlebar School, a maintained special school in the London Borough of Ealing, serves pupils aged 4-11 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties including autism and other complex needs. There are 184 pupils and 100 staff members. Our high-quality facilities include well-equipped classrooms, outdoor learning areas, specialist facilities and intervention rooms. Our recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025 rated us as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.
Our vision is to provide an inclusive, high-quality education for children aged 4-11 years with complex SEN needs. We offer a stimulating and enriching curriculum that provides a wide range of exciting, personalised learning opportunities, enabling our pupils to develop essential life skills and become as independent as possible. We have a committed and highly skilled workforce, an enthusiastic Senior Leadership team, a supportive board of governors, and the most amazing children who inspire us daily.
Key Responsibilities:
*Be a part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic planning and development of the school.
*Lead curriculum development and continuous professional development
*Take a lead responsibility for Safeguarding
*Inspire and support our pupils, staff, and community.
*Lead with integrity, creativity, and clarity, promoting an inclusive and supportive school culture.
*Deliver high-quality learning experiences to young people with special educational needs in school and through a purposeful Outreach offer to other provisions.
*Ensure the school’s policies and practices reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
*Model teaching within the school.
In return, Castlebar School offers:
*A vibrant and inclusive school community.
*Extensive and high-quality CPD to support your professional development.
*Professional support, effective feedback, and opportunities for reflection in a warm and supportive environment.
*Networking opportunities across the borough through the ELP
*A commitment to encouraging and supporting staff wellbeing
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Bike To Work Scheme
We warmly welcome visits to the school. To arrange a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Philippa Quenby, at pquenby@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk or (020) 8998 3135.
How to apply
Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from the TES jobs website https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/castlebar-school-1004997
Castlebar School is committed to promoting and achieving equality of opportunity for all students, parents, staff, governors, visitors and job applicants.
The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be
found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance–2
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974, which provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are protected so that they do not need to be disclosed. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration form. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. For roles that involve regulated activity with vulnerable adults an adult barred list check is required.
Also, in line with KCSIE 2024 and safer recruitment practices, the school may conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
Closing date: Application forms to be submitted to the school by midnight on Wednesday 23 April 2025
Shortlisting date: Friday 25 April 2025
Interview and Assessment: Thursday 8 May 2025 and Friday 9 May 2025