Principal

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

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter, or no later than September 2026

• Closing date

  28 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Headteacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £69,596.00 - £76,772.00 Annually (FTE) L13 - L17, negotiable for an exceptional candidate

Principal job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding leader to join Tudor Grange Academies Trust as the Principal of Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale.

Tudor Grange Primary Academy Meon Vale is a 3-11, 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.

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.

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.

Safeguarding and welfare of children and young people with all staff collaborating in this commitment is at the core of the Trust. The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the government’s safer recruitment guidelines.

The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We welcome individuals to site to tour the school prior to making an application. If you are interested in visiting the school, tours are offered on:

• 4.00pm Monday 12th January
• 10.00am Thursday 15th January
• 4.00pm Wednesday 21st January
• 1.30pm Friday 23rd January

Please book a tour by contacting office@meonvale.tgacademy.org.uk or on 01789 721060.

Closing Date: 12.00pm Wednesday 28th January 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 30th January 2026

Interview Dates: 2 day process on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th February 2026

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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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