Lead Practitioner Teacher

Lead Practitioner Teacher

Job Reference:
HVT
0718

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of seven primary schools that provide a diverse and exciting learning environment. Children are placed at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to high standards across the board. Staff are supported through a continuous professional development guarantee, a clear career pathway and training opportunities at all levels.

The Trust values collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, creating a strong and supportive family.

Job Description
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The Lead Teacher for Nursery plays a key leadership role in overseeing the effective operation of the Nursery, reporting directly to the Headteacher/Executive Headteacher. This role combines teaching responsibilities with strategic leadership, curriculum development, staff management, and pastoral care.

You will be appointed on a permanent contract, working 32.5 hours per week. Your working pattern will be discussed at interview stage. Your actual salary range will be Lead Practitioner L1 – L3.

• Be an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve your practice
• Have high expectations of yourself and others
• Have a proven record of working in a nursery/EYFS environment
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be highly organised, motivated and flexible with the ability to inspire and challenge children
• Be able to promote the vision and values of the school, demonstrating high professional standards
• Have Qualified Teacher Status

• Highly motivated staff
• A leadership team focused on improving outcomes for children
• Children who value learning and supportive parents
• An ethos of valuing staff and their professional development
• A stimulating learning environment conducive to learning
• Employee benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu and eye test vouchers

Rachel Garratt – rga

Closing date: 7th January 2026

Shortlisting date: 8th January 2026

Observations & Interviews: 14th January 2026

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). Certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Education
• Human Resources Services