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 - Lead SEND Teacher - SEN BASE Job Reference: HVT0710 The SEND Lead Teacher will be responsible for leading and managing the provision for children with pupils moderate to complex learning needs across Key Stages One and Two within a SEN unit based at Gig-Mill Primary School. You will be responsible for delivering and coordinating high quality teaching, planning, assessment, and pastoral care. You will work closely with, and report to, the Assistant Head of Inclusion as well as communicating with local authorities and a range of external agencies to support the varying learning and pastoral needs of the pupils. You will be appointed on Teachers Main pay scale/UPS plus a TLR 2A Per annum and SEN allowance per annum. You will work full time on a permanent contract. 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 Cycle to work scheme Free Flu Vouchers Free Eye test For more information about this exciting role, please see attached Job Description/Person Specification attached to this advert. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Payne via email to apayne@gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk *we would warmly welcome visits to the school* Closing date - 14th December 2025 Shortlisting - TBC Observations & Interviews - TBC Visits to school are welcome. All applicants short listed will be required to take part in 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