Non-Executive Trustees

For University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust

We are seeking individuals to help steer the Trust through its final phase of development and growth to c20-30 academies, with a specific focus on secondary schools.

The Trust aims to add powerful momentum to the progress of its family of academies through a shared aspirational vision and inclusive ethos, where pupil progress and development of outstanding teachers are at the heart of its work. The Trust’s approach is that all schools are different and can take different routes on their journey to excellence.

Skills

We are looking to appoint individuals who can bring strategic vision, passion and experience to our Board and ideally experienced professionals in one of the following core competencies:

Education Finance Accountancy

Preferably, candidates will have experience of managing or working within a growing organisation, although we place the greatest emphasis on a passion for education and an eagerness to support the development of the Trust.

About University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust

The Trust is uniquely placed to make a difference to the local education landscape. With 16 academies and a SCITT in its education family, based in Hampshire, Portsmouth and West Sussex, the Trust has responsibility for almost 900 employees, educating 5,764 children. We are a single entity that educates its pupils across different school and community-based sites. There is no separation between what is our Trust and each of the academies that make the Trust family.

Interests

Children
Employment, Education and Training
Young People

Activities

Business Skills
Fundraising and Finance
Trusteeship and Committee Work

Details

Yes - DBS check required
Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
Yes - Expenses reimbursed
Yes - Health and Safety Policy
Yes - Is it fully accessible
Yes - Ongoing support
Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
No - Suitable for Under 18's
Yes - Training provided
Yes - Volunteer induction
Yes - Volunteer Policy
Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes - Written role description

Availability

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Afternoon	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Evening	No	No	No	No	No	No	No

Board meetings are held four times a year, two on the University of Chichester’s Bognor Regis campus, one virtual and one located in one of our academies. In addition, some Trustees may sit on either the Finance and Audit Committee or Curriculum and Standards Committee, a sub-committee of the Board, both of which meet four times a year. This may lead to an average commitment of 4- 8 hours a month.