Trustee Opportunity: Help Shape the Future of Education at Forge Brook Trust

Join Our Mission to Transform Lives Through Education

Forge Brook Trust is a newly-established family of five schools serving the Walsall community: Joseph Leckie Academy, Delves Junior School, Delves Infant School, Hillary Primary School, and Palfrey Infant School. United by a shared vision, we are committed to improving life chances for every child in our care.

Make a Strategic Impact

As a trustee, you'll play a vital role in:

• Setting the strategic direction for our schools
• Ensuring exceptional educational outcomes for all children
• Overseeing financial performance and resource allocation
• Holding school leaders accountable for performance
• Shaping policies that impact thousands of young lives

The governing board's responsibilities include approving the school improvement plan, setting financial priorities, approving and monitoring the annual budget, and ensuring effective use of resources. You'll be involved in strategic planning discussions and help evaluate the effectiveness of spending decisions. The Key Leaders

Why Join Our Board?

Your expertise matters. You don't need previous governance experience - we're looking for passionate individuals with strategic thinking abilities and professional skills that will strengthen our board.

Your contribution will be valued. By joining our board, you'll help shape the educational journey of children across Walsall and beyond, creating lasting positive impact in our community.

Your development is important. We provide comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and networking opportunities to support your governance role.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in:

• Finance and resource management
• Education and curriculum
• Human resources
• Legal and compliance
• Property and estates
• Strategic leadership

Next Steps

Discover More: Download our comprehensive trustee recruitment information document for detailed role requirements and expectations.

Express Your Interest: Complete our trustee application form and return it to j.adamson@forgebrook.co.uk

Connect With Us: For an informal conversation before applying, contact our Lead Governance Professional, Jayne Adamson, at j.adamson@forgebrook.co.uk or call 01922 659 110 (extension 1210).

Learn About Our Trust: Visit our website at https://forgebrook.co.uk/ to discover our values, achievements, and vision.

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional education that transforms lives and creates opportunities for every child in our community. Your strategic insight could help shape the future of education in Walsall and beyond.