Director of Primary Education

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

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.  Information about our Trust, including our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy is available on our website.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Helen Pratten, CEO via hr@abbeytrust.org

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.