6 Peridot Partners jobs in England & Wales

As a Trustee, you will work with the rest of the Board to support the executive team in guiding the strategic direction of the Trust. The Board plays an important role in developing the Trusts' vision and working with the executive team to set strategic priorities.,

• Monitoring performance and supportively holding the executive team to account in maintaining high standards of educational and operational excellence.
• Contribution to setting the Trust's vision and ensuring that it works effectively towards it.
• Ensuring that the trust maintains legal and financial compliance.
• Upholding the highest standards of governance.
Trustees are also expected to contribute to one of the Board's subcommittees, which include the Education Standards Committee, People Committee, Finance and Operations Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Nominations Committee.,
• Strategically minded and able to help navigate the trust through the next stage of its development.
• Strongly collaborative and able to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Aligned with our mission to give everyone a high-quality education that ensures that no-one is left behind.
  
  The ideal candidate will have management experience within complex organisations, whether this has been gained in the public or private sector.
A background in education is not a requirement, though a passion for the sector and a willingness to champion our mission of providing an education that leaves no one behind is essential., Previous governance experience is desirable but not essential. Candidates will be assessed on their understanding and experience of managing large organisations, value-alignment to Aldridge Education and dedication to making a positive difference within the education sector through the Aldridge Advantage.

Aldridge Education is a national multi-academy trust operating across London, South East and the North West. Our trust consists of eight schools and one adult education provider, serving over 5,000 students. An additional school will be joining the Trust on April 1st. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone receives a high-quality education and are driven by our mission to provide everyone with the Aldridge Advantage. The Aldridge Advantage consists of curriculum and culture, levelling the playing field, closing the gap, Aldridge Enterprise and benefitting our communities. These are the ambitions that drive what we do. We recognise that not everyone starts with the same opportunities in life, and we firmly believe that every student should have the opportunity to excel, regardless of their background. We believe that education should empower individuals and equip them with the skills, resilience and enterprising mindset to succeed in the future.