Class Teacher

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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.

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

The Role : Class Teacher

Vacancy Reference : HVT0788

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team at Gig Mill Primary School. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Teachers' Main Pay Scale on a Fixed Term contract.

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

We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent opportunities for continuous professional development to support you at every stage of your career.

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

In return, you will join a supportive and dedicated staff team, work with children who are eager to learn, and teach within a positive and stimulating school environment.

This is a Full Time Role, You will be working 32.5 hours per week.

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

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of yourself and others.
• Is passionate about enabling every child to achieve success.
• Is a caring and committed professional.
• Has a clear understanding of the primary curriculum.
• Has a dynamic, creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
• Has high expectations of attainment, achievement and behaviour.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive outlook to the role.
• Is committed to enriching children's experiences through extra-curricular activities.
• Works collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated and supportive staff.
• A strong leadership team focused on securing the very best outcomes for our children.
• Children who value learning and supportive parents who work in partnership with the school.
• A culture that values staff wellbeing and professional development.
• A stimulating and engaging learning environment.
• A competitive salary.
• Generous benefits, including pension, holiday entitlement and discounted fees at Trust schools.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support your health and wellbeing.
• Networking, collaboration and career development opportunities across the Trust.
• Free Flu Voucher

For more information about this role please see attached job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Payne via apayne@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 26/6/2026

Shortlisting: TBA

Interviews: TBA

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

*Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.*

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