Trustee

Bridge Academy Trust, Chelmsford, CM2 9DZ

41 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7 Full board meetings year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Unremunerated - This is a voluntary position

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Bridge Academy Trust as a Trustee and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and improving children's lives? Bridge Academy Trust invites you to become a Trustee and join our dedicated team.

About Bridge Academy Trust

Founded in 2017, Bridge Academy Trust is a thriving eleven school Multi-Academy Trust encompassing four secondary schools and seven primary schools located in Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead, Ongar, and Witham.

Core purpose

Our core purpose is to provide high quality education for all children in our schools.

Our Vision

First and foremost, each school within the trust is a place of learning, where young people (from three to nineteen years):

ENJOY coming to school and the learning experiences available to them.

Are ENRICHED with a wealth of opportunities inside and outside of lessons and the curriculum, identifying and nurturing all talents.

ACHIEVE high standards academically, personally, and socially.

ASPIRE to be the best they can be.

What the Trust Values in Candidates

We are seeking individuals with the time, commitment, skills, and expertise to help guide the Trust’s strategic focus. We are particularly looking for individuals with a background in education, having operated at a senior and strategic level. Essential requirements include:

• Commitment to the Trust’s purpose, objectives, values, and ethics.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to analyse information quickly.
• Focus on strategic objectives and the ability to question and challenge effectively.
• Judgement to make sound, informed decisions.
• Professionalism to function as positive ambassadors for the Trust.

Role Responsibilities

• Attend monthly Trust board meetings and occasional Board committee meetings, usually held in the evening.
• Engage in occasional contributions outside of meetings.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Us?

At Bridge Academy Trust, we are driven by a commitment to transforming children's lives. We strive to ensure our students are safe, happy, well-educated, and prepared to be active citizens who can shape the world. Our dedicated school leaders, teachers, support staff, trustees, and governors work collectively to deliver world-class education.

As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Contribute to improving educational outcomes for thousands of children.
• Work with a strong and experienced central team.
• Be part of a community that values continuous professional development and support.

Becoming a Trustee with Bridge Academy Trust means being part of a collective responsibility to develop schools that deliver exceptional education for the 21st Century.

Join us and make a lasting impact on education!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought. The Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bridge Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Bridge Academy Trust website
• Email address: hunterr@bridgeacademytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bridge-academy-trust

Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH & ACHIEVE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.

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