Become a Trustee for The Pinnacle Learning Trust
Trustee Vacancy at The Pinnacle Learning Trust
Are you a passionate, strategic, and innovative leader looking for a way to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of children, young people and educators?
We are seeking exceptional public-spirited volunteers to join our board of trustees and help steer the future of our Multi Academy Trust. We know that diverse boards make better decisions, and we are committed to achieving gender balance and ensuring a wide range of perspectives at the highest level of governance.
Why Become a Trustee?
Joining our Board is a chance to use your professional skills for profound public good, offering benefits that extend far beyond the boardroom:
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Shape the Future: Directly influence the strategic direction, quality of education, and growth of our schools and college, impacting the lives of 4200+ children and young people (ages 2-18);
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Stewardship: Take responsibility for the effective use of over £35 million p.a. of public funds and work with the board to ensure value for money and good service standards;
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Professional Growth: Gain invaluable non-executive experience, develop your strategic thinking, and broaden your governance expertise in a complex, public-facing organisation. Free access to comprehensive training is provided;
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Networking: Connect with a diverse group of senior leaders, sector experts, and key community stakeholders;
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Personal Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of giving back and knowing your time contributes to creating a thriving environment for our pupils, students and staff;
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Flexible Commitment: A high-impact voluntary role with a manageable time commitment, involving board meetings, committee work, and strategic development days
We are particularly keen to hear from people (especially women) with professional expertise in:
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Finance & Accounting: Bringing sharp financial oversight and sustainability to our operations.
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Education Leadership: Providing strategic insight into educational excellence, curriculum, and standards.
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Law & Compliance: Ensuring robust governance and regulatory adherence.
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Social Value/ESG: Driving our commitment to positive social, environmental, and ethical impact
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Technology & Digital Transformation: Guiding our strategy on innovation and digital infrastructure.
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Community Engagement: Strengthening our partnerships and connections with the local area.
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HR/Organisational Development/Change Management: Leading the strategic vision for growth, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
A bit about our trust...
Founded in 2017, we are a successful, locally-focused MAT based in Oldham, comprising The Oldham Sixth Form College, The Hathershaw College, Werneth Primary School, Broadfield Primary School, and Alex Park Junior School.
Our vision is of a high achieving and locally-focused trust. With an understanding of the proud and vibrant communities we serve, our focus is on creating transformational opportunities that improve the life chances of all our children and young people.
Don't see your specific skill listed, but have strategic leadership experience? We still want to hear from you. We are always interested in committed individuals who reflect the diversity of our community and we may have a future role to suit your expertise.
Ready to apply your expertise and empower the next generation?
For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact:
Danielle Hunt Lead Governance Professional/Exec PA
📞 0161 287 8000 📧 danielle.hunt@pinnaclelt.ac.uk
Role Description here and Further Trustee Information available here
We look forward to hearing from you!
