Trust Co-opted Governor at Batley Multi Academy Trust

62 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BMAT/50098

Location

Batley Multi Academy Trust Trust Development Centre, C/O Upper Batley High School, Blenheim Drive, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 0BJ

Contract Type

Not Applicable

Contract Term

Not Applicable

Salary

Unpaid voluntary position

Closing Date

Midday, Fri 10th Jul, 2026

Start Date

TBC

Positions Available

Positions Available 3

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Positions available: Chair, Vice Chair and Co-opted

About the role: Our school governance volunteers play a key strategic role in aligning with our Board of Trustees, acting as the 'custodians of culture' and the 'caretakers of promoting and celebrating their school’s uniqueness.' By bringing your skillset and expertise into a collaborative environment, working closely with the school's senior leaders, we will will continue transforming young lives in our thriving community.

Who are we looking for: Individuals with a passion for making a difference! You do not need prior educational or governance experience. We are particularly interested in anyone who has experience in both business functions, such as: HR, operational management (including health and safety), finance and IT; as well as people in the education sector.

About Batley Multi Academy Trust: Our Trust vision is to ensure that every young person, regardless of their background or starting point, receives a first-class education, coupled with high-quality care, guidance and support. We ensure that no child is left behind. Ever.

We are a values driven Trust, comprising eight schools in our Trust family right at the very heart of the Batley Community. Effective communication with our parents/carers and local community is so important to us, as well as:

Adopting child-centred approaches
Working collaboratively to secure the best learning experiences
Ensuring all of our young people achieve exceptional outcomes
Raising the aspirations and ambitions of our learners and colleagues
Developing resilience of all young people and colleagues
Being forward-thinking and inclusive by opening doors for everyone in our community
Creating dynamic and reflective learning environments
Recognising that we have more in common than that which divides us

Time commitment: five face-to-face meetings per academic year (approximately every two months), statutory training and optional visits to our Trust family of schools.

Why join us? This is a great opportunity to develop your own personal and professional skills whilst shaping our future. We also offer many non-compulsory and free networking opportunities to all of our governance volunteering team throughout the year. Please contact governance.professional@batleymat.co.uk and visit our website for more information! https://www.batleymat.co.uk/