Director of Primary Education
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Stockton-On-Tees, Not recorded, TS17 0RJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | c5adebe0-740c-4619-9f5a-b922c20e084c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational Primary Senior Leader who is seeking a new challenge and wishes to join a dynamic and supportive multi-academy trust.
We are seeking an outstanding Director of Primary Education to lead and inspire our group of 11 primary schools. This is a pivotal role within our Trust, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of children.
As Director of Primary Education, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership and drive improvement across all primary schools within the Trust.
• Work as part of a dynamic team of Directors of Education, contributing to Trust-wide priorities.
• Lead one of our key cross-phase themes, ensuring consistency and excellence across all schools.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
We are looking for:
• An experienced and inspirational leader with a proven track record of success in primary education.
• Someone who can combine strategic vision with operational excellence.
• A collaborative leader who thrives on working with others to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
What the school offers its staff
• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere.
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve.
• An aspirational curriculum for all students.
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.
• Excellent support from our Trust Board, the staff and parents/carers.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational Primary Senior Leader who is seeking a new challenge and wishes to join a dynamic and supportive multi-academy trust.
We are seeking an outstanding Director of Primary Education to lead and inspire our group of 11 primary schools. This is a pivotal role within our Trust, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of thousands of children.
As Director of Primary Education, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership and drive improvement across all primary schools within the Trust.
• Work as part of a dynamic team of Directors of Education, contributing to Trust-wide priorities.
• Lead one of our key cross-phase themes, ensuring consistency and excellence across all schools.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
We are looking for:
• An experienced and inspirational leader with a proven track record of success in primary education.
• Someone who can combine strategic vision with operational excellence.
• A collaborative leader who thrives on working with others to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.
What the school offers its staff
• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere.
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve.
• An aspirational curriculum for all students.
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.
• Excellent support from our Trust Board, the staff and parents/carers.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.