Trustee for De Curci Multi-Academy Trust

Created in April 2017, the De Curci Trust comprises three local schools: Solent Infant School , Solent Junior School and Springfield School (secondary). All three schools are currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.

The trust seeks a non-executive director (trustee) who ideally has change management, organisational growth, legal/compliance or IT experience to aid potential expansion and to drive continual improvements in school performance. However, applications from candidates with different professional backgrounds, including education, are also welcomed. Board meetings are usually held in Drayton, Portsmouth; occasionally, meetings are on-line.

Moving forwards, the trust will be focusing on strategies which: deliver its vision of providing a high-quality education; result in excellent outcomes for pupils; and confirm the ‘better together’ principle of being part of the multi-academy trust. In addition, the trust is delighted that Springfield School is on the DfE’s capital re-build list, and working through the rebuild process will be a significant and exciting part of the trust’s work over the next few years. 

Skills

The competencies required for this role include:

Essential - Corporate Governance/Leadership - Change Management - Commitment to holistic, inclusive education - Team player

Desirable - Mergers and acquisitions - Legal experience - IT expertise - Compliance experience - Finance/audit experience - Education experience

The De Curci Trust is eager to appoint a non-executive director with corporate governance experience from either the private, public or third sectors. The trust seeks a team player who can make impartial decisions when working on behalf of all pupils.

Applications from individuals with experience leading a growing business or division within a business would be particularly welcomed as would those from a finance, legal, IT or compliance background.

Candidates must have integrity and follow the Nolan Principles of Public Life, fulfilling the role with professionalism and diligence. Ideal candidates will be capable of acting as a 'critical friend', providing support and challenge to the executive and acting fairly and without prejudice. They will be committed to attending meetings and visiting the schools and colleagues, as appropriate.