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Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you. 

Lutley Primary School is a highly successful and popular primary school based in Halesowen, proud of its outstanding reputation and strong track record of achievement. We are seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our committed team and help continue our work in supporting every child to thrive.

We are recognised for having the strongest educational outcomes in the Halesowen area, alongside a rich and ambitious offer that extends well beyond the classroom. Our pupils benefit from a wide range of leadership and enrichment opportunities, including Junior Leadership roles, PCSO training, after-school clubs, educational trips, Forest School and Farm School experiences.

We are also proud holders of the Eco-Schools Gold Award and Skill Builder Gold Award, reflecting our commitment to developing pupils’ wider life skills, character, and personal growth alongside academic excellence.

Please watch our promotional video to see what life at Lutley is all about!

https://www.lutley.dudley.sch.uk/page/?title=About+Us&pid=6 

We are a values-led school, with our values driving our decision making

The Role - Teacher 

HVT Reference : HVT0761

We are looking to recruit a Class Teacher to join our team. You will be appointed on the Teachers’ Main Scale on a fixed-term contract and will work full time.

If you are passionate about teaching, work well as part of a team, and have the spark and enthusiasm needed to ensure pupils achieve their full potential, then we would love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and strong opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) to support your career growth.

You will be a committed team player, able to inspire children with a love of learning, demonstrate high levels of motivation, and maintain high expectations for both yourself and your pupils.

In return, we can offer a supportive staff team, pupils who are eager to learn, and an excellent school environment in which to teach and develop professionally.

Hales Valley Trust would like to hear from you if you are someone who: 

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others  

• Is passionate about enabling all children to achieve success  
• Is a caring professional  
• Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum  
• Has a dynamic and creative approach to learning  
• Has high expectations of attainment and behaviour  

• Has energy and enthusiasm, an open and positive approach  
• Will be committed to extra-curricular activities  
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team  

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team whose focus is on improving outcomes for our children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their Professional Development
• A stimulating learning environment which is conducive to learning
• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits (pension, holiday, discounted fees at our Trust schools)
• Employee Assistance Programme (supporting your health and wellbeing)
• Networking and support opportunities between the Trust schools

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Hall via email ahall@lutley.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 07.06.2026

Shortlisting: 08.06.2026

Interviews: Wk beginning 

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a lesson observation and a formal interview.

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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