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Deadline for applications: 9th October 2021

Deadline for applications:  Sunday 10th October

TPLT is a forward-thinking educational charity and a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) of primary and secondary academies in the South West of England – we now span both North Somerset and Somerset Local Authorities. The MAT was established in August 2016, based upon an ‘outstanding’ 2014 OfSTED judgement at Priory Community School – an Academy (PCSA). PCSA was the founding school within the MAT. The Trust now comprises of 3 secondary and 5 primary academies. All of the schools (bar two) were ‘sponsored’ academies taken in by the Trust following a ‘Special Measures’ OfSTED judgement.

The successful candidate will pay a key role in ensuring that The Priory Learning Trust fulfils its duty to its stakeholders and delivers on vision, mission & values and will have a background in strategic finance.

Person Specification
 

• Expertise in strategic finance
• Be appropriately challenging, able to speak one's mind and demonstrate independent judgment
• Demonstrate an ability to think creatively
• Demonstrate integrity.
• Positive ‘can do’ and ‘solution focused’ attitude.
• Ability to work closely with fellow Board Members and staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand the purpose and vision of the Board.
• Understanding the need to support and abide by the collective Board decision even if you do not wholly agree.
• Ability to see the ‘big picture’ and willingness to contribute to the development and delivery of the Corporate Strategy.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret Board papers.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity

For more information about the role at the Priory Learning Trust, please download the candidate pack by clicking on the link below:

The Priory Learning Trust Candidate pack (PDF)        The Priory Learning Trust Candidate Pack (Word)

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role, why you meet the person specification and bring to life your motivation for becoming a Trustee of The Priory Learning Trust – they would like to know what it is about them, their cause, or work that resonates with you personally.  Please note that the statement explaining your suitability is an important part of your application and you will not be considered without both.