Job Description

Vantage CE Academies Trust

Location:

Flexible

Closing date

: 23/11/25 at 9.00am


Vantage CE Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Trustee to contribute to the strategic leadership of the Trust as it enters an exciting new phase of development. As a dynamic and expanding organisation, Vantage currently employs over 500 staff and provides education to more than 3,700 pupils across 10 schools.


We are a North West based Trust, founded in 2012, which recognises and supports the individual ethos of non-faith schools and is currently made up of six Church of England schools and four community schools.


Vantage CE Academies Trust champions aspiration and ambition, striving to overcome barriers and consistently pursue excellence. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where every individual feels valued. Our goal is to ensure that every child who enters our schools has a rich and inspiring experience, leaving equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the next stage of their educational journey.


The Trust is currently in an exciting period, and we are looking for a new Trustee who:

wants to make a difference can offer a strategic outlook has the ability to analyse complex information; will offer challenge and support to the CEO, Executive Team and the Board via a bold, courageous and resilient mindset brings specialist skills with relevant Qualifications i.e. Community stakeholder engagement/IT/Risk Audit and Assurance, Legal and Compliance/Finance, HR background or another specialist domain Attend Board Meetings 4 times a year (face to face) and Committee Meetings.

If you have the requisite experience for the role, and share our values of "aspiration, togetherness and service", we'd love to hear from you.


To find out more and register your interest for the role, please contact our Trust Office Operations & Governance Manager, rebecca.taylor@vantageacademies.co.uk


The closing date for application is 23/11/25 at 9.00am. However, the Trust reserves the right to close early and therefore encourages early applications.





Vantage CE Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for all roles. All candidates will also be subject to an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.