Summary

Part of Dudley Academies Trust
School name
The Link Academy
Address
Simms Lane, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB
School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary
Age range
11 to 16
Size
1014 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.thelinkacademy.org.uk (opens in new tab)

About The Link Academy

The Link Academy is in Netherton, Dudley, and draws pupils from across central and eastern Dudley as well as neighbouring Sandwell. There are currently some 1,000 learners on roll and the academy recruits at capacity. The principal, Emma Edwards-Morgan, is an ex-pupil of the school and shares the Trust’s determination to restore the reputation for excellence that it once held. 

The grades that learners achieve at GCSE have improved for four successive years, with a rise in the proportion of learners achieving Grade 5 or higher in both English and Mathematics from 23% to 41%. The progress that learners make while they are at school is now well above national average.

An Ofsted report in 2022 raised The Link Academy by two grades to be ‘Good’ across the board, a result only achieved by twelve other schools in the previous ten years.

The Trust recognises that our staff are our most value asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.

You will be joining The Link Academy at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley

Closing date – 19th October 2025 - 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Location and map

Simms Lane, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 0PB

Current jobs

Office Manager

Role
Administration hr data and finance
Pay scale
Grade 6 / 37 hours per week / All Year round / £28,598 - £31,022 per year
Working pattern
  • Full time: 37 hours per week / Monday to Friday / All year round

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