Director of Education; Primary

Shape primary education across the East of England — and transform the futures of thousands of children. This is a rare opportunity to set the pace for primary education across the East of England—shaping strategy, accelerating school improvement, and building the conditions for excellence  you’re a proven Headteacher and system leader who thrives on ambition, influence and ethical leadership, this role gives you the platform and autonomy to make durable change: guiding practice across multiple schools, developing exceptional people, and aligning innovation with impact.

Join a values‑led Trust where collaboration is real, challenge is welcomed, and the bar is set high—for you, for our teams, and for the pupils we serve.

• A proven track record as a Primary Headteacher, ideally with experience in a MAT or leading across multiple schools.
• Deep understanding of outstanding primary practice delivering sustained excellent outcomes.
• Strategic vision and the ability to influence at the highest level.
• Creativity and innovation to drive forward our internationally recognised CUSP curriculum.
• A collaborative leader who inspires others and builds strong relationships with a deep commitment to serving our most vulnerable pupils.

• Join a high-performing leadership team driving educational excellence and delivering transformative outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
• Work closely with executive colleagues to set strategy, with inclusion at its heart and deliver great outcomes for all pupils.
• Influence practice across multiple schools and help create a culture of excellence through leaders across a network of schools.
• Enjoy a role where ambition, pace, and ethical leadership are at the heart of everything we do.

Further details about the role
About Unity Schools Partnership
We are a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust committed to improving outcomes for all pupils. Our work is characterised by ambition, innovation, and collaboration, and we believe remarkable change is possible.

Closing Date: 9.00 am, Friday 23rd January 2026
Interviews: 29th January 2026 (with potential follow-up on 30th)

For an informal discussion, contact Stephen Astley, Executive Director of Education (Mainstream) at  or call

Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.