Trustees

With a commitment to excellence and a focus on closing the achievement gap for vulnerable learners, The De Curci Trust seeks new Trustees ready to collaborate with us in driving continuous improvement and ensuring our schools offer the best possible educational outcomes. Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in our care.

Location: Portsmouth

Time commitment: 8 meetings / academic year + ad hoc visits and conversations

Closing date: 9 a.m. Sunday 17th November

The De Curci Trust is a multi-academy trust based in Portsmouth, committed to providing high-quality education to over 1,700 students across its schools. Our focus is on promoting high aspirations and delivering excellent outcomes for all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are proud to serve the local community, offering a comprehensive and inclusive education that meets the diverse needs of our students.

We are passionate about transforming the educational landscape for students of all ages across our schools. We aim to provide vibrant, inclusive learning environments that foster creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning.

About the role.

As a Trustee at The De Curci Trust, you will hold a pivotal position in the governance and strategic oversight of our three schools. This role is essential for ensuring that our schools maintain a high standard of education while fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment for all students.

Trustees have strategic oversight of the Trust and collaborate with the executive leadership team, ensuring compliance with the Trust’s charitable objectives and fulfilling legal obligations under charity and company law. You will work with fellow Trustees, Local Governors, and School Leaders to monitor performance, drive improvements, and support the achievement of educational objectives. Your input will guide the Trust in implementing effective policies and strategies that align with our commitment to high-quality education and holistic outcomes for all children.

Who we are looking for.

We are particularly keen to find candidates committed to holistic and inclusive education who uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life. We hope to appoint collaborative “critical friends” who will work collegiately with us as we continue our progression as a Trust.

Successful candidates will demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and diligence, with the ability to make impartial decisions that serve the best interests of all students and stakeholders. Our Board aims to reflect the diversity of our community, and we specifically encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are open to a wide range of professional experiences for our new Trustees. We particularly welcome expertise in the following areas:

• Education (all phases)
• Finance
• Risk and audit
• Legal
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Safeguarding
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Business leadership and operations
• Health / Social care

We seek individuals who can act as a “critical friend,” offering both support and constructive challenge to the executive team. Your willingness to engage with the Trust’s strategic goals and contribute to the ongoing development of our schools will be vital to your success in this role. A commitment to attending meetings and visiting our schools is also essential, as these interactions will enhance your understanding of our operations and the unique needs of our schools.

Peridot Partners and The De Curci Trust are, together, 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 candidates 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. Sunday 17th November