Becoming a Non-Executive Director

The Non-Executive Director role in a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is profoundly rewarding as it allows you to make a real impact on;

Raising standards in schools thereby improving the calibre of school leavers, supporting the wider regional economy;
Helping the next generation secure their future;
Improving the life chances of young people,

It will also help you to;

Gain unparalleled strategic leadership experience, utilising your expertise in a completely new sector;
Gain company and charity non-executive experience.

You will be responsible for:

Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
Preparing the Trust for the future, in an ever changing landscape.
Holding Executive Leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and
Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation, making sure all public money is well spent.

Directors are required to attend at least 2 x LLT Board meetings per term of 2 hours each with around 1.5 hours of pre-reading required for each.

You may also be asked to serve on a sub-committee that meets once per Term and/or participate in ad hoc committees as required.

Appointment is subject to employment checks including with the DBS.

If you would like to express interest in becoming a Non-Executive Director or get to know more about the role, please contact<