Trustee

Job Description

Trustee Vacancies at Attain Academy Partnership

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference in your local community? We are seeking committed individuals to join our Trust Board as Trustees. Our Trust consists of 7 primary schools, and our aim is to have a well-rounded Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of our schools, helping to ensure high standards and positive educational outcomes for all our pupils. This is a voluntary, part-time role and a truly rewarding opportunity to contribute to children's futures.

What we're looking for:

• A keen interest in education
• The ability to attend Board and sub-committee meetings each term, plus occasional daytime visits to schools
• Strategic, professional experience (such as in finance, HR, education, marketing, risk and audit)
• Empathy for children and their learning
• A collaborative approach and commitment to our Trust's values

What we offer:

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to our pupils
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Training and induction for new Trustees
• The satisfaction of helping shape the future of local education
• Working with a supportive and diverse team

If you are interested in joining us as a Trustee, we would love to hear from you. Please contact our Governance Professional clerk@attain.essex.sch.uk for more information or to obtain an application pack.

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.