The Trust Board Vacancies
Vacancy: The Honorary Secretary to the Board
The Honorary Secretary post carries with it appointment as a trustee of The Educators’ Trust, the charitable arm of the Worshipful Company of Educators.
The postholder works closely with the Chair and the Honorary Treasurer and provides administrative support to the Board of Trustees. The Trust has an Honorary Adviser for governance and legal matters.
Ideally, applicants should have experience in a responsible administrative role, preferably in an educational or a charity setting, though the trustees are aware that many practitioners combine teaching with administrative functions and so could well qualify.
A sound understanding of governance issues, good organisational and communication skills, as well as tact and discretion are essential.
Application is by letter, addressing the job description and person specifications, to the Chair of the Trust.
Appointment is by approval of the Board of Trustees.
Full Job Description and Person Specifications are available HERE.
The deadline for applications is 29th June 2025.
The Educators’ Trust Board of Trustees
Trustee Role Description
Role Title: Trustee of The Educators’ Trust
Responsible to: Chair of the Board
Purpose of the Board:
1. To provide governance to the Educators’ Trust and represent it to the Worshipful Company of Educators, other livery companies, and the general public, and to accept the legal authority for it.
2. To ensure that the Educators’ Trust takes all necessary steps in the pursuit of its charitable objects as set out in the Constitution as Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1179353CIO, incorporated under the Charities Act 2011.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the Trustees
1. To ensure that the Board complies with its governing constitution, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
2. To ensure that the Educators’ Trust pursues its objects as defined in its Constitution.
3. To ensure the Educators’ Trust applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
4. To contribute actively to the Trust Board in setting overall strategic policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
5. To safeguard the good name and values of the Educators’ Trust.
6. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Educators’ Trust.
7. To ensure the financial stability of the Educators’ Trust.
8. To protect and ensure the proper investment of the Educators’ Trust funds.
9. To participate in the appointment of trustees to the Board.
10. To attend Board meetings and scrutinise Board papers.
11. To participate in discussions as appropriate.
12. To provide guidance on new initiatives.
13. To contribute to other matters in which the member has special expertise.
14. To represent the Board of Trustees at functions and meetings.
N.B.
1. The position is unpaid and undertaken on a voluntary basis
2. The post holder must regularly attend Board Meetings in person wherever possible.
3. The Trust’s Constitution and other governing documents are available at: HERE
The Educators’ Trust is incorporated under the Charities Act 2011 as Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1179353