Trustee​/Director

Twynham Learning is a dynamic and values-driven multi-academy trust based on the Dorset coast, comprising eight schools (five primary and three secondary) and serving over 5,600 pupils across Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole. With a £48m annual budget and a strong track record of improvement, the Trust is committed to social equality, high-quality education and ensuring every child thrives, regardless of background.

The Trust is seeking to appoint a trustee with expertise in Education, Legal, or Estates, to join its experienced Board at an exciting stage of development. This is a strategic, non-executive governance role offering the opportunity to contribute to the Trust’s continued improvement and long-term success. For full details of the role, responsibilities and time commitment, please refer to the accompanying information pack.

• Education/Teaching
• Legal
• Type of establishment:Multi-academy trust

As a trustee/director your key responsibilities are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction; to hold executive leaders to account – both for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and to oversee the organisation’s financial performance to ensure its funds are directed to the best possible educational outcomes for young people.

By volunteering as a trustee/director you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic decision‑making of the board, helping the trust to realise immediate and long-term goals, and ultimately ensuring transparency, accountability, and challenge.

Volunteering on an academy trust board is a meaningful way to shape young people’s futures and strengthen education in your community. Trustees play a vital role in setting strategic direction and holding executive leaders to account — ensuring schools deliver the best outcomes. Alongside making a tangible impact, you’ll gain valuable experience in senior-level decision‑making. This is a great opportunity to support your career development, build a non‑executive portfolio, and give back to education.

You can also find out more public information about the Trust on the Get Information About Schools Page https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Twynham Learning reference number is 5480

The following webpage also provide useful information and reading to any potential trustee: you have any questions before applying, please contact our Trustee Recruitment Team on trusteerecruitmen