Trustee

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who

• Brings energy, commitment and strategic thinking to their work
• Builds positive relationships and works well as part of a team
• Has experience or expertise in areas such as finance, audit and risk, digital technology, cyber security, education, or marketing and communications
• Demonstrates strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to challenge and support effectively
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Futura Learning Partnership, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

Find out more about what it’s like to work with us at: https://www.futuralearning.co.uk/careers

Further details about the role

As a Trustee of Futura Learning Partnership, you’ll play a key role in supporting the future of education for more than 12,000 children and young people across our family of 26 schools. Working alongside fellow Trustees and executive leaders, you’ll help provide oversight, support strong governance and ensure every child has the opportunity to flourish.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Our schools span five local authority areas, working closely with communities and the Diocese of Bath and Wells. We are driven by our mission of building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish, underpinned by our values of Respect, Opportunity, Collaboration and Aspiration. We prioritise staff development, wellbeing and partnership working, believing that strong collaboration leads to the best outcomes for learners.

Futura Learning Partnership is proud to be a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.