Education trustee – schools & curriculum - Volunteer

The How2Hub; Arlesey; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The How2Hub is seeking an education trustee to anchor initiatives in real school practice. This hybrid role involves assessing educational programmes, shaping curriculum-linked experiences, and supporting employer engagement. Candidates should have strong experience in educational leadership and the ability to translate strategies into practical actions. The position also requires practical insight into curriculum pressures and a commitment to accessible delivery for young people. Join us in making meaningful impacts in schools across England.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in schools, MAT or senior leadership roles.
• Insight into curriculum implementation and staff workload.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess proposed programmes for viability in schools.
• Shape curriculum-linked experiences with practical considerations.
• Advise the board on overcoming practical barriers.
• Align education delivery with employer engagement.
• Develop an education-focused sub-group for collaboration.
• Ensure resources are adoptable for teachers.

Skills

Experience in educational leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of curriculum frameworks

Ability to assess programme feasibility

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking an education trustee (Schools/MAT/SLT) to anchor The How2Hub in real school practice. The role ensures alignment with curriculum, Gatsby Benchmarks and inspection frameworks, and supports the adoption of meaningful careers experiences from Year 6 onwards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess proposed programmes for realism and feasibility within the school context.
• Shape how curriculum‑linked experiences fit within timetabling, staffing and workload constraints.
• Identify practical barriers to adoption and advise the board on strategies to overcome them.
• Help the board understand school decision‑making processes and improve the credibility of the platform.
• Work with other trustees to align education delivery with employer engagement and funding activities.
• Support the development of an education‑focused sub‑group or act as a liaison between the board and pilot schools.
• Ensure resources are usable, relevant and easy to adopt for teachers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong, current or recent experience in schools, MAT or senior leadership team (headteacher, deputy head, curriculum lead or senior pastoral leader).
• Practical insight into implementation of initiatives, including timetabling, staff workload, curriculum pressures and new programme roll‑outs.
• Experience delivering careers education, employer engagement or Gatsby Benchmarks preferred.
• Ability to translate strategy into practice and quickly assess realism and learning impact.
• Experience working across multiple schools – within a MAT or local authority – to understand variation and scalability.
• Knowledge of inspection frameworks, accountability measures or whole‑school improvement strategies.
• Commitment to inclusive and accessible delivery, with lived experience of barriers young people face in accessing opportunities.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid – the role involves both board participation and close collaboration with pilot schools.