Director of Primary at King's Group Academies

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/KGA/38119
  Location
King's Academy College Park, Crofton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£141,693.00 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
12:00pm, 21st Jan 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
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  Interview Date(s)
29th January 2026 (taking place in the Berkshire region)
   Interview Date(s)           29th January 2026 (taking place in the Berkshire region)
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About this Role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Primary. This is an exciting opportunity to join the central team here at King’s Group Academies and have an impact across our Trust.

Our diverse and ambitious primary schools are currently located across Berkshire and Hampshire. As a growing Multi Academy Trust, we know how important it is to provide all our Headteachers and Principals with high quality support on their journey of continuous improvement. This role works with the Deputy CEO (Education) to provide strategic guidance, advice and challenge to our academy leaders. 

Working in collaboration with the Deputy CEO (Education) and Director of Secondary, the Director of Primary will be responsible for the school improvement across all KGA primaries, providing equity for our children, and prioritising where there is greatest need. The post holder will ensure academy leaders have the guidance and professional development needed, alongside the appropriate challenge.

The Director of Primary will be accountable for the following key areas:

  1. Oversight of, and responsibility for, academy improvement across the primary phase, including EYFS strategy, inclusion, curriculum development and leadership
  2. Contributing to the achievement of the Trust's Strategic aims for education and growth
  3. Modelling our vision and values in everyday work

About you

We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to improving outcomes for all students, regardless of background or ability. You will be the kind of leader who is energised by, and can facilitate, collaborative working. We believe the right person will be passionate about excellence in education, particularly for those children with additional learning needs and from disadvantaged backgrounds, possessing an ability to inspire and empower others to achieve demanding targets and embrace our international aspirations.

To be successful in this role, you will have led a high performing primary school, have exceptional understanding of EYFS and inclusion, and will be able to demonstrate to us your ability to have a personal impact on transformational change. In return, we offer incredibly supportive colleagues and opportunities to develop your experience as we grow. You will work flexibly, being home-based and travelling as needed to our Academies.

If you want to make a real difference to young people and have the vision, ambition and ability to think and work strategically, delivering high expectations and fostering a culture of openness and inclusion, we very much look forward to receiving your application.


King's Group Academies would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. How do your leadership skills, professional experience and personal values equip you to succeed as Director of Primary?
  2. As a Director of Primary, how would you drive improvement, collaboration, and excellence across a diverse Multi Academy Trust like KGA?

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