Lead Practitioner Teacher

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary academy trust in Dudley seeks a Lead Practitioner Teacher to oversee Nursery operations. With a focus on high standards, this role merges teaching and leadership, requiring Qualified Teacher Status and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a supportive environment to inspire children and enhance learning. Employee benefits include professional growth opportunities and health-related perks. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for more details.

Benefits

Professional Development

Cycle to work scheme

Free Flu and Eye test vouchers

Qualifications

• Proven record of working in a nursery/EYFS environment.
• Ability to inspire and challenge children and staff.
• Commitment to professional standards and values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the effective operation of the Nursery.
• Combine teaching responsibilities with strategic leadership.
• Develop curriculum and manage staff.

Skills

Effective practice improvement

High expectations

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organization and flexibility

Inspiration and challenge in education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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!

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

The Role - Lead Practitioner Teacher

Job Reference: HVT0718

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.

Key responsibilities and requirements

• Be an effective practitioner with the ability and desire to improve their 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

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
• Employee benefits
• Cycle to work
• Free Flu and Eye test vouchers

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

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachel Garratt – [e-mail]

*we would warmly welcome visits to the school*

Closing date - 7th January 2026

Shortlisting - 8th January 2026

Observations & Interviews - 14th January 2026

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in 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