Deputy Director of Primary Education

Summary:

Deputy Director of Primary Education job opportunity with a focus on inclusion, equity, and leadership development.

About the School:

The school is committed to delivering inclusive, transformative education that empowers young people and prepares them for the future. It fosters a culture of collaboration, respect, and collective responsibility across a diverse range of academies.

The Opportunity:

As the Deputy Director of Primary Education, you will play a vital role in supporting and developing strong leadership across the primary phase. This position is central to ensuring every academy thrives while maintaining its unique identity, with a focus on inclusion, equity, and high expectations. You will work closely with the Executive Director of Education to drive excellence and support staff, students, and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and develop values-led leadership across the primary phase.
• Ensure a relentless focus on inclusion, equity, and high expectations for all students and staff.
• Collaborate with the Education Directorate to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes across all academies.
• Champion the success, wellbeing, and belonging of students, staff, and communities.
• Work closely with head teachers, leadership teams, and operational staff to drive improvement and support.
• Foster a culture of trust, care, and collaboration across the Trust.
• Ensure that no child, staff member, or academy is left behind.
• Promote a shared mission of preparing young people for an ever-changing global community.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, preferably within a multi-academy trust.
• Strong understanding of inclusion, equity, and high expectations in education.
• Experience in supporting and developing leadership teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the values of collaboration, respect, and collective responsibility.

Preferred

• Experience in primary education leadership.
• Familiarity with the principles of Teaching English as a Second Language.
• Experience in working with specialist settings or diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated success in driving improvement and supporting staff development.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.