Trustee/Director

Twynham Learning is a dynamic and values-driven multi-academy trust based on the Dorset coast, comprising eight schools (five primary and three secondary) and serving over 5,600 pupils across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. With a £48m annual budget and a strong track record of improvement, the Trust is committed to social equality, high-quality education and ensuring every child thrives, regardless of background.

Skills

• Education/Teaching
• Legal
• Type of establishment: Multi-academy trust

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.