Transforming Futures Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint additional dedicated, self-motivated, energetic and talented Trustees.  We are particularly looking for Trustees with connections and knowledge of the Southwest and would be interested in any particular areas of knowledge or skill you may have to join our Trust Board.

We are a small specialist Trust in the Southwest serving some 600 pupils all with SEND through our four schools.  We provide for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We also provide for children and young people with autistic spectrum conditions.  Many of our pupils have complex educational, social and behavioural needs.  We serve them all through a personalised curriculum and a Trauma Informed Approach. Our aim is to enable them to develop to their maximum potential educationally, emotionally and behaviourally to take their place as resilient young learners and adults.

Trustees will support the achievement of the Trust strategic objectives and who:

• Are sympathetic and excited to contribute to realising and evolving the Trust’s vision and strategy.
• Are willing to commit time and energy – not just to preparing for and attending meetings, but to inspiring, challenging and supporting the leadership team, including attending some performances and acting as an ambassador for the Trust in contributing to our future development and sustainability.
• Are innovative and creative thinkers able to stimulate and contribute to well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
• Have the highest aspirations for the Trust and strive for excellence at all times.
• Are dedicated, committed and self-motivated.

This is a voluntary position however reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed, in line with the Trust’s travel and subsistence policy.

If you are interested in the role advertised and would like to find out more information or you would like to apply, you can contact Helen Hawkes, Executive Officer at helen.hawkes@transformingfutures.org.uk who will arrange for the Chair or Deputy CEO to call you back.  Applications of interest should be made by CV along with a covering letter.

The successful applicant will be subject to recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and Section 128 check.