- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 333 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Merlin Top Primary Academy website
Director of Primary Learning – Trust Lead for Maths
More than one location, Northern Education Trust12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 June 2025 at 8am
Date listed
23 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £63,815 - £70,293 FTE
Pay scale
- Leadership Range L11 – L15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust is looking to recruit a passionate, committed leader and outstanding teacher to take on the role of Director of Primary learning. The successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous improvement and development of our high-quality curriculum across 13 primary academies and lead on mathematics across the trust. You will report directly to the executive team and will be instrumental in shaping and driving Northern Education Trusts strategy for curriculum alongside a team of directors and academy leaders. Your leadership will ensure that every student, regardless of their background or learning needs has the opportunity to progress and reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum.
Championing high-quality, research-based teaching practices, you will ensure all leaders and teachers are equipped to teach all students to a high standard in all areas of the curriculum and that students most in need of support receive an appropriate curriculum and preventative additional learning support, and opportunities to be successful.
Skills and Qualifications
To be successful you will need to have a demonstrable track record of successful curriculum development at school level, be an excellent teacher with dynamic leadership.
You will have experience in developing and implementing innovative curriculum models, including project-based learning utilising a strong understanding of the needs of students with EHCPs, SEMH requirements, and those facing barriers to learning.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
Flexible working opportunities
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further details about the role
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- c.garland@northerneducationtrust.org
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.
We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.
School Details
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Badger Hill Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 140 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Badger Hill Academy website
Whitecliffe Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 96 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitecliffe Academy website
Norton Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 366 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Norton Primary Academy website
Mount Pellon Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 316 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mount Pellon Primary Academy website
Abbey Park Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Abbey Park Academy website
The Oak Tree Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 244 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Oak Tree Academy website
Hilton Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 435 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hilton Primary Academy website
Hazlehurst Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hazlehurst Primary Academy website
Chesham Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- Up to 315 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chesham Primary Academy website
Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 214 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy website
The Ferns Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 457 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ferns Primary Academy website
Essa Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Essa Primary Academy website
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