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Location

Runcorn, Cheshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are seeking to appoint Trustees to support the delivery of the Trust’s Strategy. We are looking for high-calibre individuals, from diverse backgrounds, who are passionate about improving the education & life chances of all children.

What will you be doing?

Our Trust Board is looking at developing and further strengthening its skills/experience base and therefore is seeking to appoint a number of Trustees to join them.  

What are we looking for?

Our Trust Board is looking to appoint:

• at least one high-level finance/accountancy professional, who has the skills and experience to support the Board in its key function of overseeing the financial performance of the Trust and ensuring its money is well spent.  A background in Academy Trust finance would be particularly attractive, however we would also welcome applications from high-level finance professionals from other sectors

• at least one educationalist, who will help to ensure the Board has the right people in place to develop an outstanding curriculum based on the objective that all students achieve their best and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for the next steps on their learning journey and beyond. 

• Trustees who possess expertise in general business management, to further support the Trust as it progresses and maintains its purpose of delivering the best educational opportunities and experiences for all its children, regardless of background or disadvantages.  Whilst not an essential requirement the Trust would be especially interested in applicants with a HR and/or Legal background.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our Aims, Vision and Values:

Our Aim: to maximise attainment and nurture confident, resilient and compassionate individuals.

Our Vision: to empower our children to overcome barriers, be able to compete with the best and shape the future.

Our Values: to behave with Kindness, Integrity and Tenacity.

Before you apply

Interested parties will be invited to complete an application form.  Also, if they would like an informal conversation with the Chair of the Board/CEO prior to applying this can also be arranged. All Trustee appointments will be subject to DBS and other relevant Safeguarding checks.

Causes

• Education

Organisation type: 

Educational body

The Heath Family (North West) is a Multi-Academy Trust currently operating with 8 schools (across both primary and secondary phases). Our schools are spread across 3 local authorities, Halton,...

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