Trustee/Director

  • SGOSS - Governors for Schools
  • Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Feb 28, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

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.

Skills
  • Education/Teaching
  • Legal
  • Type of establishment:Multi-academy trust
What does the role include?

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.

What are the benefits?

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.

Further information:

You can also find out more public information about the Trust on the Get Information About Schools Page Twynham Learning reference number is 5480The 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