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About this role
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.
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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: Teacher (Music Specialism) HVT Reference : HVT0779 We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and proactive Teacher to provide PPA cover, with a specialism in music, at Lapal Primary School. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who is passionate about music and education.
Working under the overall direction of the Executive Headteacher and Head of School, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality music lessons to pupils across the school. You will also contribute to extracurricular activities, including leading the school choir and supporting wider music initiatives and performances.
This role is suitable for both qualified and unqualified teachers who have a strong interest in music and a commitment to inspiring pupils.
This is a permanent position of 19.50 hours per week.
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
has a specialism in music
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
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Paula Evans at pevans@lapal.dudley.sch.uk
Closing Date: 2nd December 2026
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: 8th December 2026
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:
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