Become a Governor or Trustee

Make a difference in your community.

Governors and Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that every child in our schools receives the very best education. By volunteering your time and expertise, you will help shape the strategic direction of our schools, hold leaders to account, and ensure that our pupils and families remain at the heart of everything we do.

What is a Governor?

Local Governing Boards (LGBs) are the voice of our schools and communities. Governors work closely with headteachers and staff to provide challenge and support, monitor standards, and champion children and families.

Vikki Semple

Head of Governance & Compliance

As a governor, you will:

Know your school and its community well.
Support and challenge leaders to ensure the best possible education for every child.
Engage with parents, staff and stakeholders as an advocate for your school.
Contribute your skills and experience to strengthen decision making.

It is a rewarding role where you will see the impact of your input on children’s lives and the success of your local school.

What is a Trustee?

Trustees oversee the work of the whole Multi Academy Trust. They provide strategic leadership, hold the Executive Team to account, and ensure compliance with all statutory and financial duties. Trustees bring professional expertise from a range of sectors and use it to guide the Trust’s long-term success.

As a Trustee, you will:

Set and champion the vision, values and strategy of the Trust.
Hold leaders to account for educational performance, safeguarding and financial management.
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory responsibilities.
Strengthen links between the Trust, our schools and our communities.

It is a position of significant responsibility and influence, but one that offers great satisfaction through making a real difference to children and families across our Trust.

Andrew Sargeant

Chair of Trustees

The Support We Provide

We know stepping into governance can feel daunting, especially if you are new to the education sector. That is why we provide:

A comprehensive induction programme for all new governors and trustees.
Access to ongoing training and development, including safeguarding training and NGA Learning Link.
Roundtable sessions and an annual Governance Conference to share practice and build networks.
Ongoing support from our Governance Professional and central team.

You will never be on your own. We are committed to supporting every governor and trustee to be confident and effective in their role.

The process of becoming a governor or trustee

Register your interest — contact our Governance Professional at governance@prestoleetrust.org.
Conversation and matching — we will discuss your skills, interests and availability, and explore the most suitable role.
Application and checks — you will complete an application form and undertake the required safeguarding checks (including an Enhanced DBS and Section 128 check).
Induction — you will be invited to join our Welcome to Prestolee induction programme and be introduced to your board.
Appointment — once approved, you will formally join as a governor or trustee and begin your journey with our governance community.

Join Our Governance Today

By volunteering as a governor or trustee you will:

Gain valuable leadership and strategic experience.
Contribute your skills for the benefit of children and communities.
Be part of a supportive network of like minded volunteers.
Make a tangible difference to the life chances of young people.

Join us — your time, skills and passion could help transform futures.