Member, Trustee and Academy Committee Member

NON CYC VACANCY

Excel Learning Trust is seeking passionate, committed and community-minded individuals to join our governance community as Members, Trustees, and Academy Committee Members.

These are exciting opportunities where you will play a meaningful role in ensuring that children and young people experience educational excellence every day.

We have a range of opportunities for governance volunteers at all levels within our governance structure.

Academy Committee Members

Academy Committees are a vital part of the Trust's governance structure. Committee members provide strategic oversight at school level, supporting and challenging school leaders to ensure children flourish, staff are well supported, and the school's unique character is maintained.

Trustees

Trustees are responsible for the strategic leadership and accountability of the Trust. They help ensure that Excel Learning Trust remains financially sustainable, legally compliant and focused on delivering its vision and values, by holding the Executive Team and senior education leaders to account.

Members

Members are the guardians of the Trust's constitution and governance. They provide an important layer of oversight and hold the Trust Board to account for ensuring the organisation remains true to its charitable purpose, vision and values.

To find out more about the roles available and to apply online, visit https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview

Please apply using the “apply now” link on the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Closing date: on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: to be confirmed

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.