Class Teacher and Early Reading/Phonics Lead

Hales Valley Trust,

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 Withymoor Primary School, our motto "Learning Together, Aiming for Excellence" is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that education is most powerful when it is built on strong relationships, shared values, and high expectations. Our school is a warm, inclusive community where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Learning Together reflects our commitment to collaboration. Children, staff, parents, and trust leaders work in partnership to create a positive, nurturing environment where learning is valued and celebrated. We encourage a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Aiming for Excellence means setting ambitious goals and supporting every child to achieve them. We recognise and celebrate each child’s unique strengths and talents, and we provide a rich, balanced curriculum that ensures all pupils have the opportunity to thrive.

We are proud of our dedicated staff, enthusiastic learners, and supportive school community. Together, we strive to ensure that every child leaves Withymoor confident, resilient, and well-prepared for the next stage of their education—and for life beyond the classroom.

The Role –Class Teacher/Early Reading and Phonics Leader

HVT Reference : HVT0760

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated classroom teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning, with a particular enthusiasm for early reading and phonics development.

The successful candidate will lead on Early Reading and Phonics across the school, supporting high-quality provision and ensuring excellent outcomes for all children. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development within a forward-thinking and nurturing environment.

This is a permanent position working 32.5 hours per week on a teacher’s contract. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a TLR 2A allowance of £3,527 FTE in recognition of the leadership responsibilities attached to the role.

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

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 Is able to work supportively and work in a team Experience in pastoral, counselling, pastoral care practices and supporting pupils with diverse needs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents. A compassionate and empathetic approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism

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

We warmly encourage visits to the school.

These can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01384 818530.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mrs Laura Smith (Head of School) via lsmith@withymoor.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 22.05.2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

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