Head of School - Dynamic Educational Leader

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a vibrant and growing primary Trust based in Dudley, West Midlands. We are proud to include seven unique schools—each with its own character, strengths and community. This diversity makes Hales Valley an inspiring, supportive and rewarding place to work and learn. At Hales Valley, children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering an enriching curriculum and maintaining the highest standards so that every child can thrive. We also believe that staff are our greatest asset. Our comprehensive professional development guarantee provides clear pathways for growth, ensuring every member of our team—at every stage of their career—can flourish.

Across the Trust, schools work collaboratively, sharing expertise, resources and excellent practice. Supported by a strong Board of Directors and a committed Central Team, we operate as one family: we celebrate successes together and support each other when challenges arise. This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children.

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 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."

Lapal Primary School is looking for an inspiring and dedicated Head of School to lead and manage our vibrant school community. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and the wider trust, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, strategic development, and operational management of the school. This key role involves driving high standards in teaching and learning, managing staff and resources effectively, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture where every pupil can thrive and exceed their potential.

If you are a passionate educational leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of Lapal Primary School. You will be appointed on L12–L16, working full time on a permanent contract. Actual Salary £67,898 - £75,049. Your working pattern will be discussed at interview stage.

The successful candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic and approachable team player with excellent people skills.
• Positive and friendly ‘face of the school’.
• Highly effective communicator, able to develop effective relationships.
• Bright, proactive, well-organised and committed individual with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced in dealing with all aspects of school administration, health and safety and estate management; solid IT skills including experience of all Microsoft Office products.

We can offer you:

• Highly motivated staff and a leadership team focused 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 conducive to learning.
• Competitive salary and 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.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free flu vouchers.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a school visit, please contact Mrs Paula Evans via email.

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). Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.