Principal
Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James, Solihull, B90 2BTThis job expired on 14 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £66,919.00 - £73,819.00 Annually (FTE) L13-L17
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 St James.
Tudor Grange Primary Academy St James is a 3-11, one form entry primary school in south Solihull which became part of Tudor Grange Academies Trust in January 2013. 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 and underpinned by a distinctive Christian ethos. 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 St James has a strong Christian vision built on the values of Love, Faith and Courage. 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.
Further information about the Academy is available from the website www.stjames.tgacademy.org.uk
We warmly welcome visits to the Academy, please contact the office on office@stjames.tgacademy.org.uk to arrange a tour.
Closing Date: 12.00pm Friday 14th March 2025
Shortlisting: Friday 14th March 2025
Interview Dates: 2 day process on Tuesday 18th March and Wednesday 19th March 2025
Further information about the job
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.
About Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 241 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy, St James website
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