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Maiden Erlegh Trust was established in 2014 and is a growing mixed multi-academy trust (MAT) currently serving communities in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.

Since then, we have expanded to become nine schools covering the breadth of educational provision from EYFS through Primary and Secondary to Post-16 in mainstream, special and alternative provision establishments educating just over 4,000 children and young people.

Our Primary Schools
Great Hollands Primary School, Bracknell, RG12 8YR
Students: Approximately 275
Website: www.greathollandsprimary.co.uk

Birch Hill Primary School, Bracknell, RG12 7WW
Students: Approximately 400
Website: www.birchhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Our Special/AP Schools
Hamilton School, Reading, RG1 5SG
Students: Approximately 64
Website: www.hamilton-school.co.uk

Oak Tree School, Winnersh, RG41 5LP
Students: Approx 150 (when fully open)
Website: www.oaktreeschool.org

Cranbury College, Reading, RG30 2TS
Students: Approximately 75
Website: www.cranburycollege.co.uk

Our Secondary Schools
Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge, Sonning Common, RG4 9LN
Students: Approximately 455
Website: www.maidenerleghchilternedge.co.uk

Maiden Erlegh School, Earley, RG6 7HS
Students: Approximately 1840
Website: www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk

Maiden Erlegh School in Reading, Reading, RG1 5SL
Students: Approximately 900
Website: www.maidenerleghschoolreading.co.uk

River Academy, Reading, RG1 8EQ
Students: Approx 1200 (when fully open)
Website: www.river-academy.co.uk

The size of our schools range from a one-form entry primary with a nursery to a 9-form entry secondary school with sixth form and each of our schools carry equal status. Our schools’ benefit from access to high quality central services and economies of scale, shared good practice, professional support and tried and tested common policies and procedures.

We are ideally looking for two Trustees who have a background or experience in Educational Management and/or SEND as this is an area which needs to be strengthened within our current board whilst also looking to the future, as we are aware a couple of our Trustees might be looking to step back in the next year or two. Alternatively, we would be open to one Trustee with a background in Organisational Development, Charity Law and Governance, People and Employee Relations, Media or Marketing.

We are looking for individuals who have a good understanding of strategic development and who are prepared to give up their time and use their knowledge and skills to support and challenge the executive leadership team, to maintain Maiden Erlegh Trust’s values and sustain the organisation for future generations. We want our new Trustees to believe in and align with our values and to understand that the role is a strategic one

We are open to first time Trustees, provided they have an understanding of the governance role and how it differs from executive leadership.

By sharing their skills, expertise, and passion for education, they can play a crucial role in promoting educational excellence, fostering collaboration among our schools and driving positive change within our organisation.

Establishment Information

Address: Maiden Erlegh TrustSilverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS
Website: www.maidenerleghtrust.org
Type of establishment: Multi-academy trust
Usual start time of meeting: 16.30 on Tuesdays

What does the role include?

As a trustee/director your key responsibilities are to ensure clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction; to hold executive leaders to account – both for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils and the effective and efficient performance management of staff; and to oversee the organisation’s financial performance to ensure its funds are directed to the best possible educational outcomes for young people. By volunteering as a trustee/director you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic decision-making of the board, helping the trust to realise immediate and long-term goals, and ultimately ensuring transparency, accountability, and challenge.

What are the benefits?

Volunteering on an academy trust board is a meaningful way to shape young people’s futures and strengthen education in your community. Trustees play a vital role in setting strategic direction and holding executive leaders to account — ensuring schools deliver the best outcomes. Alongside making a tangible impact, you’ll gain valuable experience in senior-level decision-making. This is a great opportunity to support your career development, build a non-executive portfolio, and give back to education.

Further information:

You can also find out more public information about the Trust on the Get Information About Schools Page https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Search?SelectedTab=Groups Maiden Erlegh Trust reference number is 15762 The following webpage also provide useful information and reading to any potential trustee: https://governorsforschools.org.uk/trs/resources-for-academy-trustees/ If you have any questions before applying, please contact our Trustee Recruitment Team on [email protected]