Abstract: There is provided a starter bar head for a continuous caster, which includes a lower part capable of being introduced into the mold cavity of a continuous casting mold at least partially and on whose upper surface at least one re-entrant groove is provided, and a sealing mat of refractory material whose peripheral edge is placeable into contact with the mold side walls. At least one connection element having a projection reaching into the mold cavity is fastenable to the lower part and is connectable with the cast strand by casting-on. In order to enable the easy detachment of the starter bar from the cast strand and to be able to assemble the starter bar head in a simple manner, the connection element includes two superimposed plates, the upper plate being provided with the projection and the lower plate being clampable relative to the upper plate upon insertion of the sealing mat.