Trustee/Director

Leodis Academies Trust was established in 2016 to formalise collaboration between four high performing schools serving the Tingley and Ardsley communities, later expanding in 2018 with the addition of Blackgates Primary Academy. The Trust provides a seamless educational pathway from age 2 to 18, guided by its ethos of "Forging Young Futures." It emphasises a broad and ambitious curriculum, strong community partnerships, and a consistent commitment to improving life chances for all young people. The Trust comprises five Academies, each with a distinct identity but aligned around shared values.

• Blackgates Primary Academy - Rated Good (April 2025).
• East Ardsley Primary Academy - Rated Good (May 2024).
• Hill Top Primary Academy - Rated Good (July 2024).
• Westerton Primary Academy - Rated Good (October 2023).
• Woodkirk Academy (11-18) - Rated Good (latest inspection March 2023).

What does the role include?

As a trustee/director your key responsibilities are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction; to hold executive leaders to account - both for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and to oversee the organisation's financial performance to ensure its funds are directed to the best possible educational outcomes for young people. By volunteering as a trustee/director you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic decision making of the board, helping the trust to realise immediate and long term goals, and ultimately ensuring transparency, accountability, and challenge.

What are the benefits?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is a meaningful way to shape young people's futures and strengthen education in your community. Trustees play a vital role in setting strategic direction and holding executive leaders to account - ensuring schools deliver the best outcomes. Alongside making a tangible impact, you'll gain valuable experience in senior level decision making. This is a great opportunity to support your career development, build a non executive portfolio, and give back to education.