Trustee (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking trustees to help shape its strategic direction and advance its mission to improve outcomes for children and young people. Trustees share responsibility for overseeing educational performance, financial stewardship, risk management, and regulatory compliance. They provide constructive challenge and support to senior leaders, hold leaders accountable for performance, and help safeguard the organization’s long-term sustainability, assets, and reputation. Responsibilities also include supporting senior leadership appointments and development, and ensuring effective safeguarding, health and safety, and organizational integrity. Trustees attend board meetings, prepare by reviewing materials, build professional relationships with leaders, and periodically visit academies. Candidates should bring sound judgment, strategic insight, independence of thought, and a commitment to public service; prior experience in academy governance is welcome but not essential. Relevant expertise may include finance, audit, risk, education, primary education, or special educational needs and disabilities. The role calls for curiosity, fresh perspectives, and the ability to challenge, support, and inspire leaders. Trustees should be committed to ongoing learning and to contributing meaningfully to board governance.