Volunteer with us
Become a Trustee or Local Academy Board Member – Help Shape the Future of Education
Do you want to make a real difference in your community?
Are you passionate about helping children succeed?
Join our trustees or one of our local academy boards as a volunteer and play a vital role in supporting our academies and shaping young lives.
What Does a Trustee Do?
As a Trustee of South Pennine Academies, you will play a vital role in ensuring the strategic direction, financial sustainability, and educational excellence of our academies. Trustees act as non-executive directors, providing governance, oversight, and challenge to ensure that the Trust upholds its vision, values, and statutory responsibilities. This voluntary role requires a commitment to high standards of governance, an ability to scrutinise key decisions, and a dedication to improving outcomes for all pupils. Working collaboratively with fellow trustees and the executive leadership team, you will help shape the Trust’s long-term success, ensuring it delivers high-quality education while remaining compliant with regulatory and financial requirements.
For more information follow the link below.
What Does a Local Academy Board Member Do?
Local Academy Board (LAB) members work on a board together to carry out their core functions:
1.Holding the principal and senior leaders to account for the educational performance of the academy.
2.Ensuring the voices of stakeholders is heard.
3.Contributing to the overall and individual governance processes at the academy.
4.Contributing to the strategic direction of the academy.
LAB members must also ensure that the board complies with all legal and statutory requirements and adheres to the terms of reference, as a delegated committee of South Pennine Academy Board of Trustees.
For more information follow the link below.
No Experience Needed – Just Commitment and Passion
You don’t need to be a teacher or an education expert. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds—whether you're in business, healthcare, finance, law, HR, or community work. Full training and support are provided.
Who We Need
We're particularly keen to hear from individuals who:
- Are community-minded and want to give back.
- Bring diverse voices and perspectives to the table.
- Can commit a few hours each term to meetings and school visits.
For More Information About How to Get Involved
Please contact amellor@spacademies.org if you have any questions or would like to get involved.