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Join our Governance Community as a Trustee: Make Your MARK

Published 21/05/2026

At MARK Education Trust, strong governance is central to our mission, and we are always keen to welcome people who want to make a meaningful difference to young people across our communities.

Across the trust, our governors and trustees play a vital role in shaping the direction and success of our schools. They provide strategic oversight, offering perspective, challenge and support to ensure that every child and young person benefits from a high-quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

As part of our ongoing development, we are looking to strengthen our board of trustees by welcoming individuals with relevant professional expertise, particularly in Finance, Audit and Risk, and IT and Cyber Security.

This is an opportunity for individuals to apply their professional knowledge, skills and experience in a meaningful way, contributing to the long-term success of our trust.

Governance offers a unique chance to:

  • Use your skills to make a tangible impact on young people’s lives
  • Contribute to long-term strategic decision-making
  • Develop your own experience in leadership, strategy and governance

As Clare Collins, Chair of Trustees, explains:

“Governance can influence all aspects of the school community – from the quality of the school experience to the outcomes students need to pursue their ambitions. Being a trustee can be challenging, but feeling like you are making a difference is ample reward.”

 

Governance is often unseen, but it plays a critical role in shaping the culture, direction and long-term success of our schools. At its best, it is about balance – supporting leaders while holding them to account, understanding challenges while maintaining a clear vision for success.

Interested? Get in touch to start a conversation: cadams@markeducationtrust.org

We would also appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity within your professional networks, particularly on LinkedIn:

By sharing with this opportunity, you can help us to reach individuals with the skills and expertise to make a lasting impact.

Thank you for supporting our schools and helping us to build a strong, skilled governance community, enabling every student to make their MARK.

 

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