Non Executive Director / Trustee at Toddington St George

The Academy Ambassadors programme brings the expertise of the business world onto boards at single-academy and multi-academy trusts (SATs and MATs). Academy trusts exist to improve the outcomes of young people; at the highest levels of governance, they need highly skilled individuals with a variety of experiences to hold executive leadership teams to account. Insights from a wide-range of backgrounds ensure that boards are able to make informed choices on decisions that impact the lives of children and staff.

The Academy Ambassadors Programme is funded by the Department for Education, to match senior business leaders with academy trusts looking to strengthen their boards. By working together, inspirational educationalists and talented business leaders can provide a better future for the next generation.

The opportunity

Toddington St George Academy is a small, community-focused primary school which, through its Christian values aims to provide an aspirational and inclusive learning environment in which every child can light their spark, let their light shine and flourish.

The board seeks two business leaders with board level experience in:

* Finance and audit / Risk, or
* Education Leadership

Throughout your term of office (typically 4 years, but this may vary between trusts), you will be an active contributor to key board decisions. Specifically, in the next 12 - 24 months the trust's key focus areas will be working with fellow board trustees to ensure the trust is compliant with the Department for Education's Academy Trust Handbook, as well as supporting the new headteacher and chair of governors to drive forward any improvements required.

What's involved?

Board governance in education is a strategic, 'eyes on, hands off' commitment which typically involves attending c. 12 board meetings per year / 3 hours' time per month.

You will be responsible for:

1 Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction
2 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
3 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.

The Academy Ambassadors Programme is committed to supporting boards with inclusive recruitment practices, and we actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds.

What next?

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