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 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.
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Director of Primary Education in Leeds employer: Abbey Multi Academy Trust
Join our Trust as a People Partner and become part of a supportive and values-driven community dedicated to educational excellence. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a range of benefits including a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and a local government pension scheme. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and encourages you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and staff across the beautiful areas of Leeds and Calderdale.
