We have an opportunity to contribute to communities across York, Scarborough and Hull by becoming a Trustee at the 15-school Hope Sentamu Learning Trust.  Board meetings are held either at the Trust Head office in York or via Zoom.  The Trust has close links to the Church of England's Diocese of York but applicants of all faiths and of none are welcomed.

The Trust seeks:

• a non-executive director/trustee with board level skills, and preferably committee chairing experience, in finance/accountancy and/or audit,

• a non-executive director/trustee with board level skills in educational improvement and performance, and/or pupil wellbeing,

to help the board in its role to support the Chief Executive Officer while ensuring that the Trust meets its compliance objectives as detailed within the Academy Trust Handbook (www.gov.uk)

The board of trustees manages the business of the academy trust and may exercise all the powers of the trust in compliance with its charitable objects, company and charity law.

Non-executive directors will be responsible for maintaining stability and the management of a dynamic structure.  The role also includes contributing to financial planning for sustainability and potential growth, and holding the CEO/COO/CFO to account.

Ideal candidates will have an in-depth understanding of the impact of effective governance, possessing an independent-minded, enquiring and analytical approach.  A drive for improvement is key to success, as well as preparedness to challenge the status quo and raise standards across the trust.  All trustees and local governors are expected to demonstrate their ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Every trustee/governor is expected to abide by the trust’s code of conduct and the seven principles of public life set out by Lord Nolan: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Hope Sentamu Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, referencing and other vetting checks.

The Competency Framework for Governance (DfE) 2017 details the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for effective governance: Competency_Framework_for_Governance