Volunteer Governor (Trustee of Single Academy Trust)

Teaching Vacancies; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Moreton-in-Marsh is seeking volunteer trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance. The role involves ensuring oversight of operations and stakeholder engagement, contributing to compliance with legal standards. The organization emphasizes a commitment to safeguarding children and values community involvement in fulfilling this role. A dynamic environment is promised, focusing on the well-being of children and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and strategic leadership.
• Skills in accountability and assurance of operations.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders meaningfully.

Responsibilities

• Define the vision and foster the trust's culture.
• Exercise oversight of trust operations and performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trustees work together to fulfil the purpose of the trust board:

• Strategic leadership – defining the vision, fostering the trust's culture and setting the strategy
• Accountability and assurance – robust and effective oversight of trust operations and performance
• Strategic engagement – oversight of relationships with stakeholders, ensuring decision‑making is supported by meaningful engagement

Trustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements.

We are seeking a volunteer that has the necessary time and skills from the local community to fulfil this role. Please contact the clerk if you wish to ask questions about the role.

What the school offers its staff

Blockley is a dynamic and vibrant primary school situated in the beautiful North Cotswolds. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and wellbeing for children and staff is a central theme that allows us all to LEARN (Love, Encourage, Aspire, Respect, Nurture).

We are a Single Academy Trust (Blockley Educational Academy).

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.