Trustee

Trustee

We're looking for a Trustee to be part of a school trust which is focused on providing children with the best possible education through collaborative working.

Position: Trustee

Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy

Location: Derby

Closing date: 29th July 2024

Time commitment: Around 10 meetings a year, mostly in the evening.

About the role:

As a Trustee, you will be responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements. Trustees should seek the advice of the board’s governance professional and other professional advice as appropriate.

The trust board works closely with the CEO and other executives. The CEO and colleagues are responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the trust and its schools, whereas the role of the board is strategic.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Determining the trust's mission, values, and long-term ambitious vision.
• Deciding the principles that guide trust policies and approving key policies.
• Appointing and appraising the senior executive leader and making pay recommendations.
• Working with senior leaders to develop a strategy for achieving the vision.
• Ensuring that stakeholders are involved, consulted, and informed as appropriate.
• Ensuring that all schools in the trust deliver a broad and balanced curriculum such that pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and adult life.
• Taking ownership of the trust’s financial sustainability and ensuring effective resource management across the trust.

About you

You need not have been a charity trustee, or school governance before, but you will have experience in participating and decision-making at a senior level; independence of thought and judgement; a strong belief in the ethos and values of the charity and time to commit. A background in education would be helpful but all professional backgrounds are useful.

Contributions to the trust board

Trustees should ensure that they are making a positive and meaningful contribution to the board by:

• Attending meetings (typically around 10 meetings each year), reading papers and preparing questions for the senior executive leader in advance.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior executive leaders and colleagues on the board of trustees.
• Getting to know schools within the trust, including visiting occasionally during school hours.
• Undertaking induction training and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.

About the organisation

The organisation is a trust that was formed to provide opportunities for collaboration, support, and challenge for the schools of Derby while allowing each school to retain its identity and accountability to its local community.

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