Dr Tim Coulson started his role as Director General, Regions Group at the Department for Education on 8 September 2025.

Before his appointment he was Chief Executive of Unity Schools Partnership – a trust of 40 primary, secondary and special schools.

Earlier in his career Tim served as:

• Director of Education at Essex County Council

• Regional Schools Commissioner for East of England and North East London

• Headteacher at William Tyndale Primary School

• Leader of an Education Action Zone in Lambeth

• National Director of the National Numeracy Strategy