Trustee

Are you passionate about education and improving opportunities for children? We are looking for Trustees with finance or HR experience to join our Board. This voluntary role offers the chance to use your expertise to help guide Aspire's future and have a lasting impact on the lives of our learners. Aspire Academies Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) currently consisting of six thriving primary schools across Hemel Hempstead and Watford with aspirations to expand. We support over 2,500 pupils and employ more than 350 dedicated staff members. We are currently seeking new Trustees to join our Board. ABOUT THE ROLE This is a strategic, non-operational governance role. Trustees work collectively to ensure the Trust delivers the best outcomes for children, by focusing on:

• Setting the vision, ethos, and strategic direction of the Trust
• Holding executive leaders to account for educational and operational performance
• Overseeing the financial performance of the Trust, ensuring public funds are used effectively As a Trustee, you help ensure Aspire does the right things, for the right people, in the right way. Governance ensures – management does. WHAT WE OFFER
• The opportunity to develop your strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Access to free, high-quality training in governance and education
• A sense of personal fulfilment from making a positive impact on the lives of children
• Supportive collaboration with a professional, experienced Board of Trustees WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to learn
• We are especially looking for someone to sit on our Finance, Audit, Risk and Operations committee so experience within this area is desirable
• We are also looking for someone with experience in Human Resources to sit on our People and Culture committee so experience in this area is also a desirable You do not need prior experience in the education sector—just the energy and capacity to contribute meaningfully. PRACTICAL DETAILS This is a voluntary, unpaid position. The Board meets regularly throughout the school year (currently every half-term plus termly committee meetings), with some during working hours and some early mornings and evening meetings. Most meetings are held virtually minimising the need to travel, although there will be around one per term which takes place within one of our schools and you will be invited to a face-to-face induction meeting to meet the team. Trustees are expected to:
• Attend meetings
• Read and comment on reports, papers and policies in advance of meetings
• Support and challenge the executive team in line with Aspire's vision and values
• Visit link schools annually Interested? Please submit an application by following the link by 31st October 2026.  Aspire Academies Trust Trustee Application Form 2026/2027 – Fill in form Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to interview so you can find out more about us and we can find out more about you with representatives from the Board. Safeguarding Statement: :