Trustee

Join Learning without Limits Academy Trust as a Trustee and contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust and ensure every child receives the best possible education and support to succeed in life.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 3rd March

Learning without Limits Academy Trust (LwLAT) is seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees. As a multi-academy trust dedicated to the wellbeing of both students and staff, achieving high educational standards and financial sustainability, we are looking for a Trustee who shares our values and vision for educational excellence.

Our trust serves a diverse community of learners across its five academies, including Babington Academy, Heatherbrook Primary Academy, Lancaster Academy, South Wigston High School and Woodstock Primary Academy. Our mission is to inspire pupils, empower staff and support meaningful relationships within our communities. We are committed to our people and now seek Trustees to join a Board reflective of those that we exist to serve.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of LwLAT and ensure every child receives the best possible education and support to succeed in life.

If you have experience in governance, finance, education, or leadership and are eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Who we are.

Learning without Limits Academy Trust is a values-driven organisation focused on transforming lives through education. We were established with the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to excel and we are committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of our students.

Each academy is supported by a robust framework designed to help them achieve excellence in education.

Our strategic priorities for 2022-2025 focus on:

• Education Standards: Elevating the quality of teaching and learning to ensure that every pupil reaches their full potential.
• Financial Health: Ensuring the financial sustainability of the trust while using resources effectively to benefit students and staff.
• Compliance: Maintaining high standards of governance and regulatory compliance across all our academies.
• Growth: Expanding the trust and delivering on our mission of educational excellence.
• Wellbeing: Placing wellbeing at the heart of all we do, ensuring that both staff and students thrive.

We create an environment where academic and personal development go hand in hand, underpinned by frameworks such as the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, ensuring a supportive and positive environment for all. As part of our growing trust, you will help shape an organisation rooted in values such as integrity, ambition and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About the role.

As a Trustee at LwLAT, you will work with our Board to guide the strategic direction of the trust. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing oversight and ensuring accountability across all aspects of the trust’s operations, including educational outcomes, financial performance and compliance with regulations.
• Monitoring the performance of the academies and ensuring they are meeting their objectives, while supporting the executive leadership team in delivering the trust’s strategic goals.
• Contributing to decision-making that will shape the future of the trust and have a lasting impact on the education sector.
• Supporting the growth and continuous development of the academies, ensuring all students receive the best possible education.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting contribution to the education sector while developing your governance experience and leadership skills.

Who we are looking for.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about education and committed to our mission of ensuring every child achieves their full potential. We are open to the professional background of our new Trustee. Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A collaborative, inclusive approach to decision-making
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to the trust’s long-term goals

Previous experience in the education sector is desirable but not essential. What matters most is that you share our vision for excellence and are enthusiastic about helping us achieve it.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who share our values and want to contribute to the growth and success of LwLAT. If you have the passion, expertise and commitment to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

As those from ethnic minority and lower socioeconomic backgrounds are currently under-represented on the Board, applications from those individuals would be particularly encouraged.

Peridot Partners and Learning without Limits 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.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 3rd March.