Sally Dudley

Sally Dudley is Associate Professor in Education at the University of Sussex School of Education and Social Work. Her work focuses on teacher training program development, particularly employment-based routes and mentoring frameworks for trainee teachers.

Research examines schools' engagement with alternative teacher certification pathways and support systems for early-career educators. She investigates administrative and structural factors influencing trainee teacher experiences.

As Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Dudley oversees postgraduate initial teacher education programs. Her career emphasizes practical teacher preparation through initiatives like Graduate Teacher Programme and School Direct.