Trustees

Mainly at the office, or remote opportunity. Travel limit? No specific limit, though knowledge of local area and its communities is desirableTime Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month Board meetings are half termly, usually on a Wednesday and last for 2hrs. Full time commitment is expected to be approx. 50hrs over the year, The Board of Trustees has a clear focus on raising standards, encouraging innovation and strengthening the ethos, vision and values of the Trust to ensure that we have a positive impact on all our young people. The Board provides effective support and challenge to ensure that we continue to strive for and secure excellence by developing strategic partnerships to improve quality, share best practice and operate effectively and efficiently. The trust is looking to appoint up to four new trustees. Ideal candidates will strongly align with the Trust's values and ethos. All trustees should have a clear interest in, and passion to support, education though it is understood they may not have worked in the education sector before, nor have pre-existing knowledge or experience. If they have, this would be advantageous rather than essential. We are ideally seeking candidates with skills in these areas: Human Resources - the trust is implementing a new HRIS in 2024 and would welcome the insight, challenge and guidance from an experienced professional in HR. Embedding our wellbeing strategy is also a key focus; Legal - this is a core competence in all of the Board's activity, and the Trust would welcome additional experience in this area Strategic Leadership - to help guide the trust in its next phase of growth; Communications - to help in the promotion of the trust's ethos, attracting pupils and staff, and maintaining transparency with stakeholders Digital Transformation - guidance from an experienced professional to support the trust's integration of technology to enhance learning and operational efficiency. STEM/Arts - to ensure a balanced curriculum, addressing the importance of innovation and creativity in developing well-rounded students prepared for future challenges Lived Experience - trustees with lived experience bring a unique and valuable perspective, fostering inclusivity, understanding the diverse challenges faced by students and staff, and enriching decision-making processes with real-world insights People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Trust boards should represent the communities they serve, as well as wider society. We welcome interest from underrepresented groups to ensure academy trust boards are diverse in background, skillset, and thought.What are we looking for? We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals who enjoy working as part of a team for the benefit of all our children and young people. We are committed to supporting the training and development of all colleagues connected to the Learning Trust, including those in positions of governance. Trustees will have the necessary skills to fulfil the Board's functions effectively. They will have the ability to:

• Bring a diverse range of perspectives for robust decision-making
• Understand the educational setting and the cultural and religious contexts of the trust and the communities it serves
• Analyse trust performance data
• Use financial knowledge to hold the executive to account and drive financial efficiency
• Challenge each other effectively and work effectively in committees
• Performance manage the senior executive leader
• Use active succession planning to ensure the board and the trust have the leadership and people it needs to remain effective
Core competencies:
• Work as a team
• Attend meetings and be prepared to ask questions, contribute to discussions and commit to agreed actions
• Be focused on problem solving and be ready to learn from past experiences
• Be respectful of the views of others and be open to new ideas and thoughts
• Treat all confidential information confidentially
• Act with integrity, avoiding any personal conflicts of interests
• Develop a deep understanding of the vision and ethos of the Trust and its schools and of the roles played by all individuals in the fulfilment of the Trust's mission
• Understand the policies and procedures of the Trust and how these flow down to the schools
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust and its schools and support them in public
• Commit to self evaluation, training and development
• Adhere to the Nolan Principles in their conduct
What difference will you make? This is a voluntary role, as are all governance roles within the education sector, but it is nonetheless an important one that helps to ensure the schools within our Learning Trust operate with integrity, transparency and with the best interests of children and young people at heart. Volunteering on an academy trust board is deeply rewarding as it allows you to impact the life chances of young people. Academy trusts support schools to give children a better future. For young people to have the best possible opportunities in later life, it's vital we have individuals with the right expertise leading schools and holding executive teams accountable. Becoming a trustee is a fantastic opportunity to give back to your local community by strengthening education. As well as looking for new opportunities to give something back to society, you may be looking for opportunities to build your experience in strategic decision-making at senior level or demonstrate your ability to perform in a non-executive position as part of a portfolio career. As a Trustee you will be able to:
• Use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations
• Develop and utilise your skills in a board-level environment
• Make a valuable contribution to education and your community
• Support and challenge the executive team so that the Trust improves for students and staff
• Bring your unique experiences, perspectives and insights to decision-making in the interests of the Trust community
Before you apply Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form; once submitted, this will be received by our Governance Professional.You will be invited to attend an interview with our Members. This interview will be an opportunity to expand on the reasons you have for wanting to become a Trustee and to ask any questions. Timetable:Published advert closing date: Friday 22 November, 2024Online interviews: Tuesday 26 November, 2024Attendance at Board Meeting: Wednesday 18 December, 2024 Onboarding and induction will take place following the interview, and in advance of the Autumn 2 Board meeting on the 18th December 2024. CLT Trustee Recruitment Pack 01 (1).pdf About Cheviot Learning Trust Causes


• Digital and IT strategy
• Strategic development and planning
• Legal
• Change management
• HR