Director of Education Primary

Summary:

Director of Education Primary to lead and improve primary education across a school with a strong Christian ethos.

About the School:

The school is rooted in a Christian ethos and committed to fostering a learning environment that values diversity, inclusion, and spiritual development. It empowers students and staff to achieve excellence academically, creatively, and personally.

The Opportunity:

As Director of Education Primary, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure high standards and strong educational outcomes across all primary academies. This is a key leadership role that shapes the future of primary education and supports every child, particularly those with additional needs or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the strategic development of primary education across the Trust.
• Drive improvement priorities and ensure the highest quality of teaching, learning, and leadership.
• Support and challenge headteachers and senior leaders to build capacity and strengthen performance.
• Champion inclusive practice and equity across all academies, focusing on SEND, Pupil Premium, and Looked After Children.
• Represent the Trust externally and contribute to shaping and delivering the Trust’s strategic vision.
• Use data and evidence to identify areas for improvement and support sustainable change.
• Develop leadership capacity through coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
• Model the Trust’s Christian ethos and values in all aspects of leadership and conduct.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience as a senior leader in primary education, with a track record of leading improvement and raising standards.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children.
• Ability to work strategically at Trust level and translate strategy into action.
• Skilled in using data and evidence to inform decision-making and school improvement.
• Confident in providing professional challenge while building respectful relationships.
• Experience in developing leadership capacity and coaching others.
• Deep understanding of the Trust’s Christian ethos and values.

Preferred

• Experience in SEND, inclusion, and Pupil Premium initiatives.
• Experience in working with trustees and senior leadership teams.
• Experience in shaping and delivering educational strategy at an organisational level.
• Experience in leading through change and complex challenges.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Opportunity to influence and shape education across a large and growing Trust.
• Access to a supportive and skilled Central Education Team.
• Mentoring and leadership development from the Trust Executive Team.
• Office base within a Training and Development Centre.
• Career path for experienced leaders with opportunities for continued growth.