Board Member We are seeking committed and experienced individuals to join a trust as a Member, helping to ensure strong governance, accountability and strategic oversight. Position: Member Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy Location: Being local to Derby, or at least having an understanding of the community is important. Time commitment: Around 2-3 meetings a year in the evening Closing date: 29th June About the role: Local Governors sit within the Trust''s overall governance structure. The Department for Education sets out that in an academy trust, the purpose of governance is to provide: strategic leadership accountability and assurance strategic engagement The board has collective accountability and strategic responsibility for the trust. It has a focus on ensuring the trust delivers an excellent education to pupils while maintaining effective financial management and must ensure compliance with: the trust''s charitable objects regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements their funding agreement Members ensure that the Board of Trustees and governance generally functions well. Key responsibilities will include: Directing Trustees: In rare events, Members can, by special resolution, direct Trustees to take a specific action where Trustees are unable, or unwilling to act in the best interests of the Trust. Appointing and removing Members and Trustees: Subject to the Articles of Association and ..... full job details .....