Trustee

Gosforth Group Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a Trustee to join our board, supporting the strategic direction of our Trust, driving the continuous improvement of our academies, and aiding our growth journey. In this voluntary role, you will work with the Chief Executive Officer, senior executive leaders and academy principals, who are responsible for our academies day-to-day operational management, to ensure effective governance of our Trust. As a Trustee, you'll have a strong focus on three core strategic functions:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
• Holding the executive to account for the educational performance of the academies and outcomes for learners, and the performance management of staff
• Overseeing the financial performance of the trust and assuring value for money.
The current Board comprises a range of professional and personal experience, age, and skills. We recognise that every individual brings their own unique skills and experience. We welcome expressions of interest from candidates with knowledge of and experience in finance and risk management, as the successful candidate is likely to become a member of the Finance and Audit/ Risk Committee.