SEND Governance Trustee

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: London

Communities: CHF - London

Salary: Voluntary role

Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026

Voluntary Role

Role description attached provides more information on the role and responsibilities. For this Trustee role we are particularly seeking individuals with demonstrable experience in education for children with special educational needs, particularly with insights into school governance.

We hope you will consider making an application. If you have questions about the role and would like an informal conversation before applying please email Michael Joseph, Director of Finance and Corporate Services at .

All trustee roles will be subject to background vetting, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (which may include overseas checks) which will be maintained by Childhood First for the duration of their term.

Application Requirements

• A supporting statement of no more than one side that explains why you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees and the experiences and qualities you believe you can bring in order to be successful in post.
• Please tell us if there are any dates during the selection process (outlined below) when you would not be available to participate.
• If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the job description or person specification, please tell us.
• Please note that successful applicants will be asked to provide details of professional referees and will need to complete a standard DBS check.

We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form here and attached to the email with your CV and the statement. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.

Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026

Interviews: Middle to end of July 2026

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a board meeting on 15 September 2026 in Central London.