Job Description

Ascendancy Partnership Trust (APT) is a newly formed multi-academy trust (MAT) with deep community roots across the Berkshire area, composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties. Our mission is to provide the best possible education for children and young people with additional and complex needs in both special and mainstream schools.

We have exciting opportunities for volunteer Trustees to join our newly formed board. We are seeking interest from volunteers with senior level generalist experience and also volunteers with a background in HR or marketing and communications. 

The Board of Trustees works with the Executive Leadership of the Trust ensuring that the strategic direction, vision and ethos are compliant with its objectives as well as company and charity law.

The time commitment for Trustees is approximately six to ten evening meetings per academic year. These can be attended virtually.

In return we offer:

· A rewarding volunteer role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs

· Training to support you in the role

· An opportunity to enhance your leadership and interpersonal skills and gain non-executive, strategic experience

· A fulfilling and enjoyable chance to work with our talented team and contribute to our success at the beginning of our Trust journey.

Come and join our amazing team!

APT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers of APT are required to undergo safeguarding checks which include reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.