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About Dudley Academies Trust

Dudley Academies Trust is a Multi Academy Trust made up of six cross phase schools in the heart of Dudley.

Our Trust is characterised by an aspirant culture and a positive climate for learning, which have been reflected in our schools’ outcomes and recent Ofsted inspections, resulting in ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ judgments.

As part of our commitment to training the next generation of educators, we offer School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT). Our trainees benefit from personalised support in a nurturing environment, enabling them to achieve outstanding outcomes and succeed in their teaching careers.

Teaching is a profession that truly makes a difference. We all remember the teachers who made a lasting impact on our lives—the ones who saw our potential, even when we couldn’t see it ourselves. Our goal is to help you become that kind of teacher.

Our hands-on approach ensures you are in the classroom from the start, working alongside experienced teachers. You will learn firsthand how they motivate and inspire learners to achieve outstanding outcomes. With placements in various local schools, you’ll broaden your skills and deepen your teaching experience.

As a school-centred provider, we understand that teaching has its ups and downs. We are here to support you every step of the way, offering personalised guidance from our experienced mentors, subject specialists, and SCITT team. Together, we’ll help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours essential for thriving in a career that makes a real difference in the lives of young people.

A family of cross phase schools

Our Multi Academy Trust brings together two primary schools and four secondary schools, sponsored by Dudley College of Technology.

Our mission

Working together we will develop inspirational schools which instil ambition and desire in young learners, open their minds, widen their horizons and equip them to succeed in a challenging world.

Our values

Our values are shared among all of the Trust’s members. They were shaped by the student leaders from each of the schools and reflect the kind of ethos and culture they want to be a part of.

Dreaming big
Rewarding effort
Leading together
Respecting each other and our world
Learning that inspires

Our Academies

Our Team

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Jo Higgins

CEO

Karen Potter

Director of Teacher Training

Amanda Conway-Price

Director of Teaching & Learning

Jane Bayley

Director of MFL

Daniel Brittle

Director of Technology

Guy Carpenter

Lead Director of Mathematics

Jenna Markham

Lead Director of English

Dawn Sutton

Director of Science

Melanie Sturley

Director of English (Reading)

Harry Warburton

Director of History

Lucy Williams

Director of Primary

Apply now

Applications for September 2025 will open soon via the Department for Education website.
Please read the Train to Teach area of our website to discover more about the application process.

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