Shape the future of educationWe are currently seeking passionate, thoughtful and forward-thinking people to join our Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the educational experience and life chances of more than 8,000 children across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk.Why join Active Learning Trust?

Make a real difference - Influence trust-wide strategy and outcomes that directly impact pupils, staff and communities.
Be part of next-generation governance - Join a Board deliberately focused on stewardship, assurance (not reassurance) and on creating the conditions for sustainable improvement.
Grow as a leader - We offer clear development pathways, including opportunities to progress to Chair or Vice-Chair, supported by mentoring and structured governance learning.
Lead with values - Champion ethical decision-making, inclusion and community-centered education.

The Role:

As a Trustee, your contribution will help ensure ALT remains a strong, ethical and ambitious Trust where pupils and staff flourish.
Provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge to the Executive Leadership Team
Share collective responsibility for the Board's statutory and fiduciary duties.

Help shape and oversee the Trust's long-term vision and priorities
Support continuous improvement across our schools

The Commitment

As a Trustee, you would be required to participate in the following:

Board meetings - Three in-person meetings and one online meeting per year

Committee membership - One specialist committee (Audit & Risk, Standards, or Remuneration), meeting online three times per year.

Strategy & learning - Participation in the annual Trust strategy day and governance conference.

Values leadership - Modelling and championing ALT's values across all governance activity.

How to apply

We believe that strong governance depends on diverse perspectives, so we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in governance. You do not need prior trustee experience to apply. What matters most is that you share our values , our curiosity, and our willingness to learn.

In return, we provide our trustees with:

A comprehensive induction
Ongoing governance training
Mentoring and peer support
A culture where trustees feel confident to contribute, question and collaborate.

If you're ready to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of education, please register your interest by completing the form linked below. The form can also be used to book an informal conversation with our Head of Governance.

Additionally, if you would prefer to complete an application form via My New Term, you are welcome to do so. Please don't feel you need to complete every section in extensive detail, as we do not require all of the information requested.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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