Esher Sixth Form College is seeking candidates for the role of Academy Trust Member. These are voluntary positions. The College would particularly welcome candidates with experience of education, holding to account or governance.
The Members of the Academy Trust are the guardians of the governance of the Trust and are responsible for oversight of the Board of Trustees to ensure that the Trust is acting within its objectives. Through its oversight role, it ensures robust accountability and assurance of the College’s educational and financial performance. It also supports the Trustees in ensuring continuous improvement of the College for the benefit of our students.
If you are interested in applying for this role and believe you have the relevant skills gained through employment and/or community experience, please click apply below. We particularly welcome applications from women and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on our board. All appointments will be made on merit.
The primary responsibilities of the Members include:
- To approve any changes to the Articles of Association of the Academy
- To hold an Annual General Meeting each academy financial year
- To appoint External Trustees
- To remove Trustees in exceptional circumstances, usually relating to a failure of effective governance
- To approve the appointment of the Trust’s auditors
- To hold the Board of Trustees to account for the effective governance of the Academy Trust