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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. 

At Woodside, we pride ourselves on our warm, friendly welcome and our community, who work closely together for the good of the families and children we serve.

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

The Role - Lead Practitioner Teacher 

HVT Reference : HVT0763

We are seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner Teacher to join our Nursery team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational practitioner to play a key leadership role in supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the Nursery while helping to drive high-quality teaching and learning across the provision.

Reporting directly to the Headteacher/Executive Headteacher, this role combines classroom teaching with strategic leadership responsibilities, including curriculum development, staff support and development, and pastoral care for pupils.

The successful candidate will be appointed on a permanent contract, working 32.5 hours per week. Working arrangements will be discussed further at interview stage.

The salary range for this role is Lead Practitioner Scale L1 – L3.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher who works well as part of a team and has the energy, creativity, and enthusiasm needed to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

In return, we offer:

• A full induction programme
• Opportunities for continual professional development
• A supportive and dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A welcoming and positive school environment

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with high expectations for both themselves and their pupils. You will have the ability to inspire children through engaging and innovative teaching and be motivated to make a positive impact within our school community.

If you are passionate about early years education and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

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 Rachel Garratt via email rgarratt@woodside.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 17th May 2026

Shortlisting: 18th May 2026

Interviews: TBC

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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