Chair of Directors
Shape the future of local education
NEAT is looking for an experienced leader to join us as Chair of our Trust Board of Directors. There are exciting transitions and opportunities for the trust: are you someone who can take that in your stride and bring your skills and expertise to guide and shape our future? If so, we want to hear from you.
What we are looking for
The skills and experience you will bring will include:
- good understanding of the impact of contextual factors on inclusive education
- leading or managing change and/or organisational growth
- leading a Board of Non-Executive Directors and wider governance community
- excellent interpersonal, communication and team building skills
- ability to analyse, organise, prioritise, and delegate
What do Directors do?
Your role as a Non-Executive Director/ Trustee
Strategic Leadership
The Board and CEO collaborate to develop and realise the vision, values and strategic direction of the Trust in line with our charitable objects
Engagement
Provide strategic oversight of relationships with the Trust’s stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for the Trust and its schools
Accountability and Assurance
Hold the CEO to account for the operations and performance of the Trust
Additional requirements of the role
You will have availability to lead the Board which meets approximately once each half term, with committee and other meetings happening at other times. These are usually held late afternoon/early evening during term-time, although the Board are keen to explore different ways of working.
You will also have flexibility to be able to support the trust, including meetings with Senior Leaders, signing documents, and to meet with Inspectors. There may be additional requests including occasional decision-making panels (eg, complaints, appointments, and appeals), and development/training.
You would have around 6-8hrs per week to give to the role.
What’s it like being on the Board?
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Ready to apply?
Getting involved is easy.
Are you someone who is excited about bringing your skills and expertise to guide and shape our future? If so, we want to hear from you.
Need to contact us?
If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a message using the form below.
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Contact Us
0191 228 4090
governance@neatat.org.uk