Chair of Trustees

Lead the Board of this forward-thinking MAT, enriching the lives of their students and transforming communities through educational excellence.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.

Time Commitment: Chair 5 board meetings annually, oversee 3 sub-committees termly, lead 1 strategy and governance event and ad-hoc meetings with CEO/CFO.

Who we are.

The Denbigh Alliance is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy trust that believes in the transformative power of education to shape lives, build stronger communities and unlock potential. Our core values of Care, Education and Opportunity guide us. We are committed to enriching the lives of every child in our care and empowering our staff to deliver educational excellence.

About the role.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees is a critical leadership role within The Denbigh Alliance. As Chair, you will work closely with our Trustees, the executive team, and stakeholders to shape the Trust’s strategic direction and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional outcomes for our students and communities.

This role provides strategic leadership, fosters collaboration and builds trust. You will oversee the effective functioning of the Board, ensuring that governance is robust, transparent, and aligned with the Trust’s strategic objectives. Your guidance will support us in navigating challenges, seizing opportunities, and ensuring that every decision we make benefits the children, families and staff we serve.

Key responsibilities include:

• working with the Board in setting priorities,
• assessing risks,
• guiding the Trust toward sustainable growth and success.

As our new Chair, you will encourage and support a committed and collaborative Board and executive team, who jointly have a diverse range of skills and experience, ensuring that all voices are heard and that decisions are made effectively and with integrity. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a forward-thinking organisation committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and communities.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will embody ethical leadership and strategic thinking, bring significant leadership experience, an understanding of governance, and a passion for education and its transformative potential.

We are open to candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, including education, corporate, public and third-sector roles. What matters most is your ability to lead with integrity, inspire confidence and make a positive impact.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• Well-developed strategic leadership skills and the ability to guide and support key priorities that enable the Trust to develop and grow sustainably.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to encourage and support a committed and collaborative Board and executive team.
• A commitment to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion across the Trust.
• The confidence and experience to make and support difficult decisions while remaining open to new ideas and perspectives.
• A passion for education and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of children and communities.

Whether you have a background in governance, strategic leadership, or community engagement, we are looking for someone who shares our belief in the power of education to transform lives and is ready to lead The Denbigh Alliance with vision, integrity and ambition, ready to help us build a brighter future for our students, staff and communities.

If you are ready to take on this important role and lead a Trust that is making a difference, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can inspire excellence and enrich lives.

Peridot Partners and The Denbigh Alliance Mutli-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.