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**Salary** Volunteer - Fixed Term Expenses Paid **Contractual hours** 0 **Basis** Part Time **Job type** Support Staff - Other **Location** Old Hall Drive, Retford, DN22 7EA **Job category** Support Role - Other **Date posted** 27/06/2024 **Job reference** R04664 **Would you like to make a difference in your community?** **Volunteer as a trustee.** We are looking for people with new ideas and a fresh perspective to join our committed and friendly board. Our trustees are valued members of our team at Diverse Academies Trust -- they bring a wealth of experience, skills and knowledge to drive forward our vision to inspire, raise aspirations and create brighter tomorrows for children and young people. You don't need to have worked at a board level before. You'll be joining a supportive and welcoming team, with training provided. **What does a trustee do in a multi-academy trust?** Trustees actively make a difference in our local communities by contributing to the success of our academies and the lives of the students we serve. Their role is vital to ensuring trusts have clarity of strategic direction, holding leaders to account, and connecting and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. **What our current trustees have to say about volunteering** *'Whether you're looking for a board role to help develop your leadership skills, or looking to use skills you have already acquired during your career, becoming a trustee of Diverse Academies is a great opportunity to contribute to the vital task of improving chances in life for young people.'* ***David Schwarz, Trustee*** *'* *Volunteering in the education sector -- where children are at the core -- gives me hope. If we, as a Trust board working with our senior leaders, make a little progress each day, it adds up to big results. For me, the 'big result' is the vision of every child been given the opportunity to flourish within the educational environment.'* ***Jackie Mordue, Trustee*** **Want to find out more before you apply? We'd love to hear from you.** If you would like to understand more about what it's like volunteering as a trustee, please contact Jenni Harrison-Hill at jharrisonhill@diverse-ac.org.uk for an initial conversation. **Skills and experience** Applications for trustees are welcomed from people with a range of skills and experiences, and from diverse backgrounds. Our current trustees are experienced in strategic leadership, audit and financial management, corporate governance, legalities and compliance, and human resources. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with strengths in finance or leadership with corporate risk management. The successful trustee will: * shape the strategic priorities of the organisation to ensure that the best possible education is delivered to our students; and * have the opportunity to visit our academies and interact with both our people and students. **About us** Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us. We empower. We respect. We care. **Safeguarding** We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

Retford DN22, UK

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