Deputy Headteacher

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 8QR

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Deputy headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £55,747.00 - £61,534.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership pay range: L4 - L8

Deputy Headteacher job summary

Deputy Head Teacher

Pay Range L4 - L8 (£55,747 to £61,534)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding leader to join Tudor Grange Academies Trust as the Deputy Head Teacher at Tudor Grange Primary Academy - Meon Vale.

Tudor Grange Primary Academy - Meon Vale is a 3 to 11 years primary school, growing towards two form entry (currently 250 NOR) in Warwickshire which opened in 2019.

Tudor Grange Academies Trust brings together a growing group of highly regarded schools. With a reputation for excellence in training and career development, we support our dedicated staff to continually grow and achieve their best within a collaborative and nurturing environment.

Due to the promotion of the current Deputy Head Teacher to Principal, a vacancy has arisen and we are looking to appoint a new Deputy Head Teacher to start in September 2026. We are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference. The ideal candidate will be determined, resilient, and ambitious for both the children and the staff. They will understand that exceptional leadership requires visibility, presence, energy, and high emotional intelligence to navigate various situations effectively. The ideal candidate will have a key interest in driving continued improvement in English across all phases.

We need someone capable of driving an inclusive curriculum and teaching approach, supported by the Trust. This person should know how to foster a culture that balances kindness with clear boundaries, ensuring children feel safe, heard, and valued.

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale has a strong vision built on the values of Kindness and Compassion, Responsibility and Respect. The Academy now requires a leader who can build on this vision. The successful applicant will be an exceptional person with inspirational leadership skills and the expertise to manage and lead the Academy’s future development. They will be well supported by the Trust.

We warmly welcome visits to the school, and would ask you to please contact Claire Aucott, Office Manager and PA to the Principal on office@meonvale.tgacademy.org.uk or on 01789 721 060 to arrange a tour. Opportunities are available for this on the following dates and times:

Wednesday 11th March 2026 at 2:00pm

Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 9:30am

Monday 23rd March 2026 at 4:00pm

Thursday 26th March 2026 at 2:00pm

The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Application forms are available from our recruitment portal MyNewTerm which can be found on our vacancy webpage: www.meonvale.tgacademy.org.uk/vacancies/

Further information about the Academy is available from the website: www.meonvale.tgacademy.org.uk/

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026, 9am

Shortlisting date: Friday 17th April 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th April 2026 (NOTE: Potentially a two-day process)

The recruitment process is robust in seeking to establish the commitment of candidates to support the school’s measures to safeguard children and to identify, deter or reject people who might pose a risk of harm to children or are otherwise unsuited to work with them. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. All applications will be considered on their merit and the post will be offered subject to the usual health and criminal record clearance. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 217 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tudor-grange-primary-academy-meon-vale

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