Trustee (Voluntary Role) Trustees are both charity trustees and company directors of the academy trust; the role is to hold to account the executive and senior leadership team. The Board of Trustees manages the business of the academy trust and may exercise all the powers of the Trust. The Trustees ensure compliance with the Trust’s charitable objects and with company and charity law.

The ideal person will work collaboratively with other Trustees, Local Governors and staff to maintain a high standard of education for all pupils. This includes oversight of the monitoring and improvement of performance and the achievement of objectives; ensuring compliance with legislation, company and charity law whilst ensuring sound financial and administrative management of the trust.

Person Specification

The competencies required for this role include: Essential

• Organisational leadership / governance

• Commitment to holistic, inclusive education

• Demonstrable commitment to the Nolan Principles

• ‘Team player’, approachable, effective communicator Desirable

• Professional background in education/construction/surveying/public sector management

• Finance/audit experience

• Legal/due diligence experience

• Organisational growth/merger experience

The De Curci Trust is eager to appoint a Trustee with governance (or relevant leadership) experience from either the private, public or third sectors. The Trust seeks a team player who can make impartial decisions when working on behalf of all pupils and other stakeholders. The Trust would particularly welcome applicants from an ethnic minority, as they are underrepresented within the Trust at this level.

Candidates must have integrity and follow the Nolan Principles of Public Life, fulfilling the role with professionalism and diligence. Ideal candidates will be capable of acting as a 'critical friend', providing support and challenge to the executive team, and acting fairly and without prejudice. They will be committed to attending meetings and visiting the schools and colleagues, as appropriate. Time Commitment Approximately 2.5 hours per month (minimum). Location of Board Meetings The majority of board meetings are held at Springfield School, Central Road, Drayton, PO6 1QY; some are held on-line.