Class Teacher

Lutley Primary School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 1BU

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (793)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: M1 - M6

Class Teacher job summary

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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

HVT Reference : HVT0814

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher for 2 terms in the first instance commencing January 2027 to join our team. The successful candidate will be appointed on the Teachers' Main Pay Scale on a Fixed Termcontract for two terms (Spring and Summer 2027).

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.

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:

• Full induction including ECT mentorship for two terms
• 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 well being 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 well being.
• 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 Mrs Jamilla McCollin via info@lutley.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 27.11.26

Shortlisting: 27.11.26

Interviews: wk commencing 30.11.26

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

All offers of employment are subject to 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

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Lutley Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 546 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lutley Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lutley-primary-school-halesowen

Lutley Primary School is a successful and popular primary school based in Halesowen. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivating and energetic Teaching Assistant to work alongside our dedicated and enthusiastic colleagues at Lutley Primary School.

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