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Resilience Multi Academy Trust (formerly Rodillian Multi-Academy Trust) is a successful multi-academy trust in West Yorkshire which has transformed previously under-performing schools. The trust has four secondaries, of which three were judged ‘Good’ and one which was judged ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted under the former Ofsted Inspection Framework. The Trust also has one University Technical College (UTC) which the Trust have supported from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' under the former Inspection framework. In addition, the Trust operate the Southway Alternative Provision (AP) site and are actively seeking to grow the size of the Trust. The Trust’s schools are in Featherstone, Kirklees, Leeds and Selby and serve working class communities with a number of students in receipt of Pupil Premium funding (in some cases higher than the national average) and an increasing student cohort with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Trust has over 300 staff and supports over 3,000 students.

It is an exciting time to join the Trust during a period of growth and expansion. As part of the Trust's development Resilience Multi-Academy Trust have recently undergone a rebrand, all of which is underpinned by 'The RMAT Way'. The Trust combines classical educational values with a forward thinking approach and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo and adapt to best serve it's students. RMAT aims to help students develop the skills they need to transition into the wider world as confident, capable and resilient young adults. You can read more about the Trust's values on their website linked in the table above.

The Trust is looking to recruit one Trustee and one Member.

The Trustee will be an experienced Educationalist with knowledge/experience of school improvement and strategic leadership, experience in the Primary Sector or similar would be advantageous as the Trust intends to grow its Primary offer. The Trust would look for this Trustee to join the Education Standards sub-committee.

Establishment Information

Address: Rodillian Academy, WF3 3PU
Website: www.rodillianacademytrust.co.uk
Type of establishment: Multi-academy trust
Usual start time of meeting: The Trust Board meet 6 times per year starting at 5pm.

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 RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST reference number is 4386 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]