Join Us as a Community and Creative Trustee: Amplify Voices & Inspire Connection! Are you passionate about creativity, community engagement, and powerful communication? As a Community and Creative Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping how our Trust connects with families, staff, stakeholders, and the wider community. This role champions storytelling, celebrates successes, and ensures our message reaches and resonates with those we serve. By joining us, you’ll help strengthen our organisation’s identity, visibility, and community relationships, all while supporting our mission to transform the life chances of young people. As a Community and Creative Trustee You Will: Champion Communication & Engagement - Use your insight to help shape the Trust’s communication strategy, ensuring our achievements, values, and vision are shared clearly, consistently, and creatively. Develop Board-Level Skills - Engage in strategic discussions about branding, digital presence, public engagement, and reputation management. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your professional skillset and contribute at board level. Build Community Connections - Help foster meaningful relationships between the Trust, its schools, and their communities. Your work will contribute directly to a stronger, more connected environment for students, staff, and families. Support, Challenge & Inspire - Use your marketing or creative expertise to offer constructive challenge, inspire new ideas, and support the Trust’s efforts to improve and evolve its communications. Promote Diverse Perspectives - Bring your unique viewpoint, creativity, and lived experience to decision‑making. We value diverse voices, and your contributions will help shape inclusive, accessible communication for all. Who We’re Looking For You don’t need to be an expert in education — just passionate about communication, creativity, and community impact. Trustees are appointed based on skills, commitment, and values. The most important qualities we’re seeking are: Dedication and reliability Willingness to learn Enthusiasm for our mission A passion for meaningful communication Time to actively engage in the role Whether your background is in marketing, PR, digital media, community outreach, branding, or creative industries, your skills can make a transformative difference. Other Reasons to Consider Becoming a Trustee: A Rewarding Experience- See the impact of your work through stronger engagement, clearer communication, and more connected school communities. Professional & Personal Growth - Gain board-level experience, enhance your strategic communication skills, and collaborate with leaders who share your passion for positive change. Community Integration - Join a committed group of individuals working together to support young people. Build lasting relationships that extend well beyond the boardroom. About You About Us The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils. Learn more about our Vision and Values here Next Steps If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of governors across our Trust we would encourage you to apply. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please [email protected]