Trustee

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO A YOUNG PERSON’S EDUCATION?

A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join the Governing Board of Sunbury Manor School which is a charitable trust, as a Trustee you would join the board of trustees helping them achieve excellence in Governance.  

Being a Trustee is a challenging but hugely rewarding voluntary role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. Ideally we are looking for someone with an education background however there is no requirement for you to have this, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute. Schools benefit from a range of professional knowledge on their governing board including education, finance, human resources, legal, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change. 

 We are looking for someone who would like to join us in supporting the further development of Sunbury Manor School. You will be an integral part of the Governing Board whose main functions are:

· Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school

· Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the effective and efficient performance management of staff

· Overseeing the financial performance of the organisation and making sure its money is well spent

The role is strategic rather than operational. Trustees do not get involved with the day to day running of the school, instead supporting and challenging the school’s leadership team to drive school improvement.

A successful Trustee is likely to possess a blend of the following skills and experience:

· Great listening skills, offering sound judgement with the ability to probe and challenge in a constructive way

· Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of positively engaging with a wide range of people, and possessing the art of knowing when to get involved and when to hold back

· The ambition to see school to grow and develop and provide an excellent educational experience for local young people

Please read the applicants information pack that includes full details of the time commitment, meeting schedule for the next academic year and role description including a person specification.

Applications will close on: Tuesday 3rd October @ 9am

Successful candidates will be invited into school at a mutually convenient time to meet with the Chair and Vice Chair of Governors.

Sunbury Manor School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.