The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is a thriving multi-academy trust of 24 schools and one teaching school, serving Birmingham, Coventry, North Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. With over 10,000 students and 1,500+ staff, we are committed to delivering high-quality education and ensuring the best outcomes for young people.

 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Trustee to help shape our strategy, governance, and financial oversight whilst making a meaningful impact on our schools and communities.

 

Governance Structure

 

The ATLP Board of Trustees holds overall legal responsibility for the trust and its schools, ensuring strategic leadership, compliance, and accountability.

 

To maintain effective oversight, Trustees work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Local School Governance Representatives (School Advocates and Trust-Wide. This structure ensures strong local engagement while maintaining a cohesive trust-wide strategy.

 

Your Role as a Trustee

 

As a Trustee, you will play a key strategic role in the leadership and governance of the ATLP. Working collaboratively with other Board members, you will ensure the trust’s success, sustainability, and accountability by focusing on the following key areas:

 

Strategic Leadership & Governance

 

Define and uphold ATLP’s vision, values, and long-term strategy.

 

Provide independent and objective oversight to support school improvement.

 

Ensure ATLP operates within legal and regulatory requirements.

 

Undertake mandatory training and continuous development to strengthen governance effectiveness.

 

Financial Oversight & Risk Management

 

Ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and sustainability.

 

Review and approve financial statements, expenditure, and audits.

 

Assess and mitigate risks related to finances, operations, and trust reputation.

 

Oversee internal controls to protect the trust’s assets and funds.

 

Educational Excellence & Performance Monitoring

 

Support and challenge the Executive Leadership Team and school leaders to maintain and improve educational standards.

 

Monitor school performance, pupil outcomes, and curriculum development.

 

Encourage a culture of high expectations and accountability across all schools.

 

Contribute to trust-wide policies on education quality, safeguarding, and inclusion.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

 

Foster strong relationships with parents, teachers, students, and the local community.

 

Attend school visits and events to gain firsthand insight into the trust’s culture and priorities.

 

Act as an ambassador for ATLP, representing the trust at external events.

 

Engage with School Advocates to ensure informed decision-making at board level.

 

Time Commitment

 

Approximately one day per month, including board meetings, preparation, and school visits.

 

Qualifications and experience

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those with expertise in:

 

Finance & Audit – Accounting, financial planning, risk management.

 

Education & EdTech – School leadership, digital learning strategies.

 

HR & Leadership – People management, appraisal processes.

 

Estates & Sustainability – Property management, environmental strategy.

 

Project & Programme Management – Implementing and overseeing initiatives.

 

Benefits

 

Shape the Future – Influence ATLP’s vision and decision-making

 

Enhance Your Expertise – Develop leadership and governance skills.

 

Expand Your Network – Collaborate with education and business professionals.

 

Expenses Covered – Reimbursement available under the ATLP Travel and Expense Policy.

 

 

 

How to Apply

 

To apply for this role please visit our website: https://atlp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies and submit an online application with a supporting statement outlining your experience and motivation. Please note; for this role, you will only need to complete the mandatory fields on the application form. For an informal discussion, contact Katherine Thomas at governance@atlp.org.uk

 

 

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 226 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2024. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP safeguarding and child protection policy 2024/2025