This document sets out the key qualities of a trustee of a school trust.
It is intended to assist prospective trustees and trusts looking to recruit board members, and so focuses on the general qualities for trustees rather than specific tasks or specialised knowledge that may be developed whilst in post.
In addition to the trustee role, it includes an overview of designated or link trustee roles for safeguarding, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), educational outcomes, finance, staffing and performance, and careers.
We have a separate specific role description for trust chairs.
Updated September 2024.
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Board governance
People and culture
Strategic governance
