Location: Millenium Point, B4 7XG, UK
Salary: Leadership L20 - L24
Contract Type: Permanent
Education Phases: Primary, Secondary;
Job Roles: Other Leadership;
Working Patterns: Full-Time;
Application Deadline: Friday, 2nd October 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Expected Working Start Date: TBC
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Is a Shared Job: No
About us
Dudley Academies Trust was established to ensure a first rate education for the young people of Dudley and the surrounding areas. It is important to us that all our young people have a high-quality education that will give them the foundations they need for a fulfilling life and a rewarding future career.
With three primary schools having joined the Trust so far, we aim to offer a route from Nursery and Reception all the way through to the A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree-level courses offered by our sponsor, Dudley College of Technology.
We have recruited numerous, excellent staff to our academies and made some outstanding appointments to their leadership teams. We have introduced a proven system of rewards and behaviour management that has changed the culture of our classrooms, accompanied by a raft of new approaches to teaching. An inspiring curriculum offers a rich variety of subjects with strong emphasis on basic skills in English and Mathematics and the digital technologies that are now so important.
Closing date for this role is Friday 2nd October 2026 - we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
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Director of Research & Innovation employer: Dudley Academies Trust
Beacon Hill Academy, as part of Dudley Academies Trust, is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and values-driven work culture. With a strong focus on professional development and leadership opportunities, teachers are encouraged to grow and innovate in their teaching practices while inspiring students to develop a passion for literature and language. Located in a vibrant community, the academy offers a collaborative environment where educators can thrive and make a meaningful impact on young lives.
