Become a Trustee

Shape the Future. Strengthen Communities

Joining the Gosforth Group as a Trustee means playing a vital role in the success of a growing, values-driven multi academy trust. As a Trustee, you will help guide our strategic direction, uphold our educational mission, and ensure strong governance that delivers real impact for young people.

Our Trustees come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all share a belief in the power of education to change lives and a commitment to making a meaningful contribution.

Why Become a Trustee with Gosforth Group?

1. Make a Lasting Difference

As a Trustee, your decisions directly support the improvement of schools, the development of staff, and the life chances of thousands of pupils. This is a role with real purpose.

2. Be Part of a Forward-Thinking Trust

The Gosforth Group is ambitious, collaborative, and committed to upholding high standards. As a Trustee, you will join a professional, forward-looking trust board that supports innovation while holding senior leaders to account with clarity and integrity.

3. Bring Your Expertise to the Table

Whether your background is in education, finance, HR, law, business, or community leadership, or something else entirely, your experience can help strengthen our Trust. We value diverse perspectives and are always keen to welcome individuals who bring challenge, insight, and energy.

4. Learn and Grow as a Leader

Our Trustees benefit from ongoing training, sector updates, and access to a network of experienced professionals. You will gain insight into school governance, strategy, risk management, and leadership in a dynamic educational context.

5. Support a Strong Executive Team

You will work alongside a competent and experienced executive leadership team, school leaders and a skilled corporate services team who are deeply committed to high performance, equity, and ethical leadership. Your role is to support, challenge, and champion the Trust’s strategic vision and values.

If you are passionate about education and want to use your skills to support lasting change, we would love to hear from you.

Join our Board of Trustees and help to shape the future of the Gosforth Group.