Make a Difference in Your Community –Become a School Governor or Trustee
Chancery Multi Academy Trust, a family of five primary schools across Cheshire East, is looking for enthusiastic, committed individuals to join us as school governors and trustees.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences and recruit based on the strengths you can bring.
No experience in governance? No problem. We’ll provide full training and ongoing support—all you need is a passion for helping young people succeed.
What’s in it for you?
Being a governor or trustee isn’t just rewarding—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and lead.
- Gain leadership experience at board level, whatever stage you’re at in your career
- Develop valuable skills—both technical and interpersonal
- Expand your professional network and meet people from diverse backgrounds
- Champion your community and ensure it is represented in education
- Feel the impact—help shape the future of local children and schools
What Will You Do?
As a school governor, you’ll focus on strategy—not day-to-day operations. You will:
- Help set the school’s long-term vision and direction
- Oversee financial performance and ensure resources are used effectively
- Support and challenge school leadership to drive improvement
As an academy trustee, you’ll help guide the wider trust by:
- Setting a clear vision, strategy, and priorities
- Ensuring strong governance and accountability
- Identifying challenges and helping find solutions
- Bringing fresh thinking to support improvement across all schools
Why Chancery Multi Academy Trust?
We want you to feel confident, supported, and equipped to make a real impact. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- A structured induction to help you get started with confidence
- Supportive and welcoming governing boards who work collaboratively
- A dedicated central team to guide and support you throughout your role
- Access to high-quality training to build your knowledge and skills
- Clear role descriptions and expectations, helping you understand how you can contribute effectively
Time Commitment
We understand you have a busy life, so to keep things manageable, you’ll need to:
- Attend around 6 meetings per year (early evenings, up to 2 hours)
- Prepare by reviewing papers and reports (support provided as you learn)
- Potentially take on additional responsibilities as you grow into the role
- Complete occasional training sessions to support your development
Good to Know
- Employers must allow reasonable time off for governor duties
- Many organisations actively support this as part of professional development and ESG commitments
What Else Do You Need?
- A commitment to improving education for children
- Willingness to learn and contribute
- Completion of a DBS check (required for working with children)
- Adherence to our Code of Conduct and the Nolan Principles of Public Life
- To meet the eligibility criteria
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