Trustee

Cirencester Kingshill School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our Board of Trustees on a voluntary basis. As a Trustee, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students, ensuring the highest standards for our students’ education and well-being.

What We Are Looking For…

- Demonstrable leadership or management experience

- Ideally, professional experience in an educational setting, finance, accounts or legal based role (not essential)

- A passion for children’s education and a commitment to safeguarding their welfare

- The ability to ask probing questions and actively engage in robust discussions

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Well-organised with keen attention to detail

Benefits on Offer:

- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people

- Gain invaluable experience in governance and educational leadership

- Participation in relevant training and professional development opportunities

- External training and related travel expenses covered

- A chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

- A chance to collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals and stakeholders

- Hold the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) accountable for its decisions and the impact on our students

- Collaborate with other Trustees to set the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction

- Monitor the school’s finances and ensure budgets are well-balanced

- Participate in shaping school policies to promote quality education for all students

- Attend and actively contribute to Trustee meetings and various Committees

Closing date for applications is 9am on 22nd August 2026

We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the vacancy early due to the urgency of the role.

This position is for an independent Trustee; therefore, we cannot accept applications from staff members or parents/carers of students currently attending our school.

To apply, please select the tab above.

For further information, please click on the Recruitment Pack below.

Cirencester Kingshill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.