Teacher with SENCO Responsibilities

Lapal Primary School, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 0BZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Teacher with SENCO Responsibilities 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!

At Lapal Primary School, we believe that children learn and flourish when they feel safe, valued and happy to come to school.

We work hard to develop the personal and social skills of our children, rooted in mutual respect and high expectations. Our academic standards are very strong, supporting our belief that every pupil should be encouraged and empowered to do their very best.

We feel very fortunate to be part of a team who are wholeheartedly committed to achieving the best outcomes possible for our children. In February 2023 we were rated Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting the dedication of our staff and the strength of our school community.

We are privileged to play a role in shaping the lives of over 345 pupils every day, and we continue to strive for excellence in all that we do, embracing our mission statement:
“Learning Together, Successful Forever.”

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

Role : Teacher with SENCO Responsibilities

Vacancy Reference: HVT0784

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to lead and champion SEND and Inclusion across our school. This is a unique opportunity to combine high-quality classroom teaching with dedicated non-contact leadership time, enabling you to effectively develop and enhance this vital area of school life.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week on a teacher's contract and will receive a TLR in recognition of the responsibilities associated with the SENCO role.

If you are passionate about teaching, thrive as part of a collaborative team, and have the enthusiasm and commitment to ensure every pupil reaches their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

You will be a committed and inspiring practitioner who can foster a love of learning in all children. You will bring energy, positivity, and a strong commitment to inclusion, alongside high expectations for both yourself and your pupils.

In return, we offer a supportive and dynamic working environment, a comprehensive induction programme, and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development. You will be joining a dedicated and supportive staff team, working with enthusiastic 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 an outstanding classroom practitioner who has high expectations of self and others 
• 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 
• Will be committed to extra-curricular activities 
• Is able to work supportively and work in a team 

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
• Non-contact leadership time to effectively carry out and continue to develop this area of practice
  

If you would like to book a walk around at Lapal Primary School please contact the school on 01384 818200.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Paula Evans via email pevans@lapal.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: Monday 29th June - Midday

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview process.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Lapal Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lapal Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lapal-primary-school

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