Ensuring Every Pupil Thrives

At The Kite Academy Trust, our governance volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our mission: to work as one team, sharing our expertise so every pupil receives an excellent education and an equal opportunity to thrive and succeed in life. Our Members, Trustees and Governors make a real difference to the lives of children and young people across our communities.

What Governance Involves

Our Members, Trustees and Governors play a key role in providing strategic leadership and accountability. These roles offer critical challenge and support to leadership teams with the ultimate aim of driving up standards and improving life experiences for children.

Governance roles provide an opportunity to develop a range of both new and existing skills while expanding your professional network, either using professional expertise in a specific capacity, or working on softer skills such as team working, leadership or negotiation. As a Member, Trustee or Governor, you will gain a fascinating insight into how schools work and how the education sector is evolving.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for volunteers from diverse backgrounds who share our belief in our Kite values of positivity, integrity, resilience, respect and aspiration and who are committed to working with us to achieve our vision for every pupil to be happy and healthy; to contribute positively to their communities and achieve academic excellence.

Almost anyone over 18 years of age can become a Member, Trustee or Governor and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds; you don’t need to be an education

professional or have any particular qualifications – we are looking for someone who can offer:

• A willingness to learn
• Time for meetings, preparation and training
• The ability to think strategically and ask thoughtful questions
• Passion for improving opportunities for young people

Whether you’re seeking leadership experience or wanting to give back to your local community, governance is a powerful and rewarding way to make a valuable contribution.

Suitability and Vetting Checks

Suitability and vetting checks (including an enhanced DBS check) need to take place before you can be appointed, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025). The Kite Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to Express Your Interest

If you would like to know more about becoming a governor or how to apply, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about this fantastic role. Please contact us via governance@kite.academy

We look forward to hearing from you!