Non-Executive Directors at Parallel Learning Trust

The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at single-academy and multi-academy trusts (SATs and MATs) throughout the country to raise standards of education and improve the life chances of young people, which is critical to our social and economic success.

The opportunity

Parallel Learning Trust is a growing multi-academy Trust driven by the moral imperative to educate and develop young minds in preparation for their futures in the world of work. The Trust seeks three non-executive Trustees experienced in academy Trust governance. Board meetings have recently been held virtually, due to the pandemic, but are typically are held in Bromley, BR2 6HQ, when safe to do so.

The board seeks three business leaders with board-level experience in:

* HR (incl. executive appraisal & pay)
* Special Educational Needs
* Facilities Management / Health & Safety

As a key member of the board you will support the trust in achieving the following over the next 12 - 24 months:

1 Governance: strengthening the quality and effectiveness of governance, strategic leadership and financial oversight of the trust. Developing the London, Kent and Essex hubs to be sustainable and ensuring effective implementation of the Trust board's Scheme of Delegation at all levels in the governance structure.
2 Improving educational standards and pupil outcomes: ensuring consistency across the Trust in delivery, balanced by a real understanding of local needs and community and oversight of the set-up and launch of new provisions and expansion of existing provision.
3 Financial management and compliance: ensuring the Trust takes action to achieve a balanced budget and long-term financial sustainability, and engages with the Education Skills and Funding Agency to meet regulatory reporting requirements and ensure compliance with its funding agreements and the Academies Financial Handbook.

What's involved?

Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. six board meetings per year/6-8 hours' time per month.

You will be responsible for:

* Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
* 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 and making sure its money is well spent

As an Academy Ambassador, you will join our ambassador network which provides resources, guidance, networking events and webinars to support you in your role.

All roles are pro bono.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What next?

Please register your interest now to be considered for the role.

Please be aware the closing date may change if we have received sufficient applications.