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Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising five primary schools in Essex. Our mission is to provide every child with the best possible education while nurturing their potential and enthusiasm for learning. We aim to equip students to tackle future challenges and make positive contributions to society. We are dedicated to delivering an outstanding, inclusive, and well-rounded educational experience to all our pupils.
Opportunity:
We are looking to expand our Board of Directors. We are seeking dedicated and skilled volunteer Non-Executive Directors (Charity Trustees) who are passionate about education and committed to supporting our mission. As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in providing governance and strategic leadership to Canonium Learning Trust.
Skills required:
We are actively seeking individuals to join our board who possess one or more of the following key skills and expertise:
- Governance and Leadership
- Education Sector Knowledge
- Financial Management
- Legal and Compliance
- Estates Management
- Health and Safety
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
Information about the School
🏆 Tes Trust of the Year 2025
Canonium Learning Trust is a charitable educational trust comprising a growing family of schools across Essex. We are proud to have been named "Tes Trust of the Year" (9 Schools or Fewer) in 2025, a national award that recognises excellence in education, innovation in leadership, and the power of community collaboration.
At the heart of our Trust is a shared belief that every child deserves the best possible education, regardless of the size or location of their school. We work relentlessly to nurture each child's potential and enthusiasm for learning, so that they leave our schools ready to embrace future challenges and make a positive contribution to society.
Our Purpose
We exist to create environments where pupils thrive and staff are empowered. Our work is guided by three core principles that define how our schools operate and collaborate:
Opportunity
We are committed to making the most of every opportunity to give our pupils an outstanding, inclusive, and well-rounded education. We work smartly, invest in staff development, and foster collaboration and shared learning across all our schools.
Challenge
We embrace challenge as a driver for improvement. We strike the right balance between school-level autonomy and trust-wide consistency, ensuring a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. Feedback, ambition, and a culture of continuous improvement underpin our approach.
Integrity
Integrity is at the core of how we lead, teach, and work together. We model fairness, respect, and open communication. We have the courage to do the right thing, take ownership of our actions, and hold ourselves and others to high standards - always with the best interests of children at heart.
If you're interested in joining a trust that is innovative, collaborative, and values-driven, and want to be part of a team recognised nationally for excellence, Canonium Learning Trust could be the right place for you.
🔗 Learn more about our Trust and current opportunities: www.canonium.org