The Ormiston Trust is passionately committed to improving life chances for over 40,000 young people annually: to equip them with life-skills, give them access to all the opportunities that schools and education can offer, to support the communities they belong to and to promote a sense of citizenship. Founded over fifty years ago, the Trust sits at the heart of a network of organisations, including four major organizations: Ormiston Academies Trust (one of England's largest MATs), Gateway Learning Community Trust, Birmingham Ormiston Academy Group, and Ormiston Families, which together offer excellent educational opportunities and family support to ensure children and families thrive.

This is a pivotal point for the Trust as they implement a new 5-year strategic plan. Educational inequality and youth outcomes are under extreme pressure, with young people facing challenges previous generations couldn’t have imagined, and its purpose and approach has never been more urgent or relevant. The role of Chair is a chance to build on a proven track record, helping to set strategic priorities and create strong and effective relationships between the different Ormiston organisations.

We are keen to speak to people who understand complex governance, and who are excited by the chance to make a real, practical difference to children and families across the country.

We are also keen to speak to people interested to serve Ormiston in other ways, as trustees or as members supporting the oversight of its multi-academy trusts, so do get in touch if you’d like to know more.

To read more about this role and how to apply, please visit our microsite here: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/ormistontrust/

Closing date: 11:59PM Sunday 12th Oct

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