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Are you passionate about education and eager to make a meaningful impact in your community? We are seeking a new board member to join our primary school academy trust. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute your skills and experience to help shape the future of our schools and support our mission of providing high-quality, inclusive education for all pupils.
As a board member, you will play a vital role in ensuring our governance is effective, transparent, and aligned with our strategic goals. You’ll work alongside fellow board members to:
- provide strategic leadership – help define our vision, foster a positive culture, and set long-term strategy.
- ensure accountability and oversight – support robust governance and monitor performance.
- engage with stakeholders – ensure decisions are informed by meaningful dialogue with our school communities.
We welcome applicants who:
- are committed to good governance and ethical decision-making.
- communicate effectively and enjoy working collaboratively.
- are willing to dedicate time and energy to support our schools and communities.
Why join us?
This is a chance to use your expertise for good. By having impact on an organisation that supports thousands of pupils and hundreds of staff, you’ll gain:
- Board‑level experience
- Strategic influence across a multi-site organisation
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference in local communities
- A purposeful role where your insight helps children and staff thrive
How to apply
If you’re interested, please send your CV and a brief expression of interest to:
office@extendlearning.org or complete our online form.
Become a Member or Non-executive Director/Trustee
Non-Executive Director / Trustee (HR Expertise)
Weston-super-Mare BS24 8BH
Approx. 4–8 hours per month
Voluntary role
10 meetings per academic year plus trust/school visits
Make a strategic impact where it matters most
Are you a strategic HR professional who wants to use your expertise for real social impact?
Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is a family of nine highly inclusive primary schools across North Somerset. All of our schools support a high number of SEND pupils from a range of communities, including some of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the country. This diversity shapes who we are and drives our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and opportunity for every child.
We know that exceptional education depends on exceptional people. That’s why we’re looking for a strategic HR professional to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the people strategy that underpins our success.
What you’ll do
As a Trustee with HR expertise, you’ll play a key role in guiding our long‑term direction and ensuring ELAN remains a great place to work. You will:
Influence our people strategy – guide our recruitment, retention, talent development and succession planning.
Provide oversight – guide the Board’s monitoring of key workforce trends around wellbeing, engagement, turnover and diversity.
Champion our culture – helping us continue to build an inclusive, supportive, high‑performing environment across all schools.
Advise senior leaders – acting as a sounding board for our CEO and HR Lead on organisational design, workforce planning and employee relations.
About you
We’re looking for an experienced HR professional operating at senior management or director level. You might come from education, the private sector, or the wider public sector — we crave fresh perspectives.
You’ll bring:
✔ Strategic HR leadership experience
✔ Confidence in organisational design, culture and talent strategy
✔ Strong communication skills and the ability to offer constructive challenge
✔ A values‑driven approach aligned with our charitable purpose
✔ A strong moral compass
Why join us?
This is a chance to use your expertise for good. By having impact on an organisation that supports thousands of pupils and hundreds of staff, you’ll gain:
- Board‑level experience
- Strategic influence across a multi-site organisation
- The opportunity to make a tangible difference in local communities
- A purposeful role where your insight helps children and staff thrive
How to apply
If you’re interested, please send your CV and a brief expression of interest to:
office@extendlearning.org or complete our online form:
