Director of Primary Education

Abbey Multi Academy Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Dental care

Free secure onsite parking

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is seeking a highly experienced Director of Primary Education to provide Trust-wide leadership across eight academies in Leeds and Calderdale. This senior executive role focuses on standards, school improvement, leadership capacity and educational risk, working with the CEO to align priorities with the Trust's strategy.

The post holder will lead primary teaching quality, support headteachers, and drive inspection readiness while upholding safeguarding, inclusion and the

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading primary education improvements.
• Ability to implement Trust-wide educational priorities.
• Strong capability in safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and secure high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes across primary academies.
• Provide line management and professional challenge to primary headteachers.
• Lead Trust-wide primary school improvement and quality assurance.
• Ensure readiness for inspections and alignment with Trust strategy.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic thinking

Accountability

Safeguarding

Job description

Director of Primary Education

Abbey Multi Academy Trust

Nature of Contract: Permanent

FTE Salary: Competitive

Actual Salary: Competitive

Working Hours: Full time

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Church of England Trust committed to delivering high‑quality, inclusive education so that every child is nurtured and empowered to flourish. We are seeking an exceptional Director of Primary Education to provide Trust‑wide leadership and oversight of primary education across our academies.

This is a senior executive role with accountability for standards, quality, school improvement, leadership capacity and educational risk across the primary phase. Working closely with the CEO and fellow senior executive leaders, the post holder will ensure that educational priorities, operational planning and Trust strategy are aligned and delivered effectively.

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Lead and secure high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes across all primary academies
• Provide line management, professional challenge and support to primary headteachers
• Be part of a team of senior executive leaders delivering coherent Trust-wide improvement
• Lead Trust-wide primary school improvement, quality assurance and inspection readiness

You will be:

• A credible, influential and experienced primary educational leader
• An effective senior leader with a strong track record of improving standards across schools
• Confident in holding leaders to account while sustaining positive professional relationships
• A strategic thinker able to translate Trust priorities into clear and sustainable action
• Firmly committed to safeguarding, inclusion and high professional standards
• Supportive of the Trust’s Christian vision, mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care
• Free secure onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent pension scheme

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Helen Pratten, CEO via [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Monday 21st September 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.