Meet Our CEO

I am pleased to warmly welcome you all to River Tees Multi-Academy Trust, a small but growing Trust based in the North East of England. We proudly serve some of the most disadvantaged communities in the country, providing the highest quality education for learners who have faced challenges within mainstream schooling.

At River Tees, every child and young person is welcomed into our academies, regardless of their past history, additional needs, or the barriers they face. Our relational approach, built on trust and respect, extends across learners, staff and communities, enabling us to bring out the very best in everyone. All our staff are deeply committed to improving the life chances of our learners, reflecting our core belief that we change lives and save lives.

Our mission is realised through a highly personalised curriculum that focuses on Character, Currency and Community. This bespoke approach supports learners not only academically but also socially and emotionally, helping them to build confidence and resilience. Together, our dedicated team works tirelessly to safeguard vulnerable learners and empower them to overcome educational, social and medical challenges.

We envision a future where every learner gains the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to progress successfully, while also fostering a genuine love of learning and enjoyment in school life. Our Trust is committed to nurturing talent, promoting wellbeing and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, guided by our values of character, community, and currency.

We invest significantly in our people through comprehensive training and career development opportunities, ensuring a culture of mutual respect, inclusion and collaboration. Our schools each bring unique strengths and are united in their commitment to providing safe, engaging and stimulating learning environments. We focus especially on supporting learners who are vulnerable due to permanent exclusion, health needs, or other barriers to engagement and progress.

Christina Jones OBE

At River Tees Multi-Academy Trust, we truly believe that together ‘We Change Lives’.