Director / Trustee

OWLS Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational trust in the East Midlands is seeking Trustees to support the strategic vision and ensure the quality of educational provision. Ideal candidates should have senior leadership experience and expertise in areas such as finance or HR. The role involves around six meetings a year, offering a chance to impact educational outcomes positively. Commitment to safeguarding children and young people is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership at senior management or director level.
• Background in education, public sector, or business.
• Ability to commit to six board meetings per year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of educational provision.
• Challenge and monitor performance of the Trust and its leaders.
• Support leadership in management of staff.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Legal compliance

HR

Facilities management

Job description

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The Trust currently comprises nine primary academies. All 9 academies are located locally within Leicestershire, and board meetings will all be held within the county.

Trustees, who are also Directors of the Company, are volunteers who support the Trust, CEO and Leadership in delivering the strategic vision of the Trust. They will develop and review strategic plans; ensure the operation of the trust complies with its legal requirements and delivers a high quality curriculum, using resources efficiently and effectively, to deliver outstanding education and outcomes for our pupils and communities.

The key responsibilities of the Trustees include

• Ensuring the quality of educational provision;
• Challenging and monitoring the performance of the Trust and its leaders;
• Ensuring excellent financial management and probity;

Supporting the leadership in management of staff.

Trustees will meet six times a year in Leicestershire. Each meeting is expected to last 2 - 3 hours (max) but directors / trustees should also factor in some preparation time. Meetings typically take place in the early evening. In addition there will also be an opportunity for Trustees to work alongside our Local Governing Bodies. This would require a commitment of a further 6 meetings per year which are anticipated to last no more than 2 hours.

We are seeking talented individuals who have the ability to work strategically with experience of leadership at senior management or director level. Applications will be welcomed from individuals with education, public sector or business backgrounds; but particularly from individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• HR;
• Legal and compliance;
• Finance and business management;
• Facilities and property management.

To Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please complete our Trustee Application form and Skills Audit and send it, along with your CV and a short covering letter, to our CEO, as detailed in the candidate letter.

The OWLS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of Trustees will be subject to all appropriate safeguarding checks, including the requirement for enhanced DBS disclosure.

Safeguarding Statement

The OWLS Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. In addition, an online search may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding purposes.

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 to adverts as per KCSIE guidelines. It is an offence to apply for a role engaging in regulated activity if you are barred from engaging in such activity relevant to children.