Person Specification

Personal Attributes:

Able to lead the Board and engage positively with a range of internal and external stakeholders promoting an inclusive and supportive Board room environment, building good relationships, encouraging participation from all members, with a calm and collaborative approach
Possess integrity, objectivity, accountability, honesty, with an ability to think creatively with diversity of thought
Ability to inspire confidence and trust in the Board and to listen actively to feedback
Skilled at working effectively as part of a team, contributing independent judgement and perspective yet able to motivate and empower others to achieve their potential
Facility to provide and move easily between positive support, constructive challenge, chairing, scrutiny, mentoring and coaching; able to manage contentious issues
Communicate effectively and easily with a wide range of stakeholders building consensus and empowering decision-making amongst the Board
Commitment to supporting strategically the Trust and the Schools as they build vibrant communities, cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives

A thorough understanding of good governance with, ideally, previous chair experience of substantial sub-committees of a board as a minimum
A passion for and understanding of education, and the place that schools hold as the bedrock upon which young people build their resilience, explore their potential and achieve their success
Experience gained through leadership, management, or operations of a complex organisation, in the education, business, government or not-for-profit environment
Experience of change management