Affinity Learning Partnership
Trustee at Affinity Learning Partnership
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Job Reference
EDV/2025/ALP/68374
Location
C/O The De Ferrers Academy, St Mary's Drive, Burton On Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL
Contract Type
Not Applicable
Contract Term
Not Applicable
Closing Date
9:00am, Mon 31st Aug, 2026
Positions Available
1
About The Role
A trustee is someone who is willing to provide their time on a voluntary basis to sit on the Trust Board. The Trust Board has responsibility for directing the Trust’s affairs and for ensuring the Trust remains solvent, well run and delivers its charitable outcomes.
We are looking for people with HR, legal, or safeguarding experience to support us in promoting the Trust's purpose.
What are the benefits of being a trustee?
- Enhance your career
- Give back to the community
- Gain board level experience
What is the commitment of being a trustee?
Trusteeship is a voluntary, unpaid role for people who have the energy and skills to make a real contribution to shaping the future of our schools. You do not need to have any specialist knowledge of education.
Board meetings are typically held 5 times a year, with additional committee meetings and academy visits forming part of the annual calendar. This translates to a commitment of around 6 hours per term, minimum.
Previous experience as a trustee isn't required as comprehensive induction and training will be provided.
For further information, please refer to the document attached, or email Clare Hodson-Walker at governance@affinitylp.co.uk
Start your trustee journey by applying today!
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Why Join Affinity?
At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.
As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.
Our People Strategy
Our People Strategy Is Built Around Three Core Pillars
Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.
Progresses - Staff Development and CPD
Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Thrives - Wellbeing
We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.
Additional Information
Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
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Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
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