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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 Withymoor Primary School, our motto "Learning Together, Aiming for Excellence" is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that education is most powerful when it is built on strong relationships, shared values, and high expectations. Our school is a warm, inclusive community where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Learning Together reflects our commitment to collaboration. Children, staff, parents, and trust leaders work in partnership to create a positive, nurturing environment where learning is valued and celebrated. We encourage  a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Aiming for Excellence means setting ambitious goals and supporting every child to achieve them. We recognise and celebrate each child’s unique strengths and talents, and we provide a rich, balanced curriculum that ensures all pupils have the opportunity to thrive.

We are proud of our dedicated staff, enthusiastic learners, and supportive school community. Together, we strive to ensure that every child leaves Withymoor confident, resilient, and well-prepared for the next stage of their education—and for life beyond the classroom.

The Role - Lead Practitioner - Teaching and Learning - Lead Practitioner Range 1-3

HVT Reference : HVT0759

We are seeking an expert teacher with a proven history of accelerating pupil progress to enhance the quality of teaching and learning at Withymoor Primary School. The successful candidate will be a role model for high-quality teaching practices, offering coaching, mentoring, and training to staff. As an expert practitioner, you will lead the development and implementation of strategies to raise both teaching standards and pupil outcomes within your own classroom and across the school.

This is a  permanent contract.

You will work 32.5 hours per week. 

For more information about this exciting role, please see Job Description attached to this advert. 

In addition, we offer a full induction programme and opportunities for continual professional development.

We can provide a supportive staff, together with children who are eager to learn, within an excellent school environment.

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

• 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   
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team  
• Experience in pastoral, counselling, pastoral care practices and supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
•  A compassionate and empathetic approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism

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

As this is not a common role within schools, we would like to invite you to visit the school for a tour and to hear from a lead practitioner about the role giving you the opportunity to find out more. This session will be held at 4.00pm on Wednesday 14th May at Withymoor Primary School.

Please book your place by contacting the school office on 01384 818530. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs Laura Smith (Head of School) via lsmith@withymoor.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 17.05.2026

Shortlisting: WC 18.05.2026

Interviews: WC 18.05.2026

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