Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is seeking dedicated/skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation that transforms lives of children and young people with SEND.
What difference will you make?
At OHC&AT, trustees play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Trust. Guided by our four key principles - Collaboration, Integrity, Impact-Driven, and Culture & Values - Trustees lead with purpose and ensure governance is not just a structure, but a lived culture. Trustees provide strategic oversight and are the principal decision-makers for both Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. Their leadership ensures legal and charitable compliance, promotes transparency, and drives continuous improvement. Through constructive challenge, trustees ask the right questions, seek clarity, and make decisions that prioritise learners, staff, and communities. Their impact is felt across every layer of governance. Trustees strengthen relationships with Local Governing Bodies and operational teams, fostering shared leadership and inclusive decision-making. They embed our values - Confident, Respectful, Equitable, Advocacy, Teamworking, Enabling - into everyday practice, ensuring that every action makes a meaningful difference. By championing ethical leadership, supporting long-term planning, and aligning governance with strategic goals, trustees help OHC&AT to thrive. Their commitment ensures that our Trust continues to do the right things, in the right way, at the right time - for the right reasons.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking strategic leaders with significant experience in education or finance to help shape the future of Orchard Hill College Academy Trust. Your expertise will contribute to strong governance across the Trust, supporting our Local Governing Bodies and senior leadership teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for pupils. Beyond professional experience, we value your time, curiosity, and commitment whether preparing for meetings, reviewing papers, attending events, or visiting our academies. You’ll join a governance community rooted in collaboration, integrity, and impact, where your insight will influence strategic direction, financial sustainability, and educational outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and industries including those interested in supporting our schools at a local level through governance. If you’re passionate about transforming lives and leading with purpose, we’d love to hear from you!
What will you be doing?
Orchard Hill College Academy Trust (OHCAT) is seeking dedicated and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
We are particularly keen to hear from
* Finance Professionals
* Education Professionals
Joining OHCAT as a Trustee means becoming part of a values - driven governance team committed to transforming lives. You’ll help shape strategic decisions that create safe, inclusive, and thriving environments for learners and staff. Guided by our principles of Collaboration, Integrity, Impact-Driven practice, and Culture & Values, and rooted in our core values - Confident, Respectful, Equitable, Advocacy, Teamworking, Enabling - your leadership will directly influence the future of specialist education across our Trust.