Trustee

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with fresh ideas and unique perspectives to join our committed and welcoming Trust board.

As a Trustee, you will be keen to influence and drive the strategic direction and success of our Schools’ Trust through strong governance. 

• Are you interested in education and making more good things happen for children and young people in our local area?
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• Do you have the skills and expertise to help us take the next steps in our development?

The Corinium Education Trust is an evolving multi-academy trust.

This is an exciting time to join the Board. We are working in partnership with a wider group of local schools. This focuses on collaboration and co-creation.

Two more primary schools are joining the Trust in January 2025 and we are looking forward to opening a new primary school in September 2026 to serve the needs of children and their parents on The Steadings, a new residential development in Cirencester.

Following a recent skills’ audit, we would welcome applications and/or expressions of interest from

• Those with a background in business, public service, HR or education. Why? We are keen to appoint a new Trustee with a strong background in project management, resourcing, and delivery.
• Those with experience of secondary school leadership or governance, school improvement as an adviser (LA or MAT), Ofsted Inspector or both. Why? We are keen to complement the appointment of Mark Lees, a primary specialist and we are looking to further build our capacity for school improvement across all phases.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for:

• Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; 
• Holding the Trust Lead (CEO) to account for the educational performance of our schools and all of our pupils, and the performance management of staff; and
• Overseeing the financial performance of the Trust and making sure our funding is well spent.  

Volunteering as a Trustee can be very rewarding.

Trustees bring a range of expertise and different, but complementary, experiences to the Board. Our Trustees help us connect with our stakeholders and the communities our schools serve.  

Being a Trustee and holding a position on our Board can also help your career. It tells prospective employees that your skills and experience are highly valued.

Diversity is key to the success of our organisation and our Board is no different. It is vital to us that our Board represents diverse backgrounds and communities, and that they share our values and can positively contribute their lived experience as part of our inclusive Trust Board. This means we actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and we do not discriminate based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To this end, any appointments will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. 

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.