Help Ensure Learning Has No Limits in Darlington – Become a Trustee or Local Governor with the Education Village Academy Trust 

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in our schools?

Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) is looking for people who share our values and ambition to join us as Trustees and Local Governors. Your skills and experience could help shape the future and contribute to excellence in learning across our schools.

About EVAT

Established in 2006, Education Village Academy Trust (EVAT) brings together mainstream and specialist academies serving Darlington and neighbouring communities. We are proud to be a truly inclusive Trust, where learning has no limits and where every child and young person is supported to achieve their potential. By building on our individual strengths, sharing our skills and working together, we create opportunities that help pupils thrive and make a positive contribution to their communities.

Why Become a Trustee or Governor?

By volunteering your time and expertise, you can:

• Help improve educational outcomes for children and young people

• Help promote excellence, ambition and aspiration for all children and young people

• Contribute to strategic decision-making and school improvement
• Support strong governance and accountability
• Share your professional knowledge and experience
• Develop new skills and gain valuable leadership experience
• Help children and young people become active contributors to their communities 

We Are Looking For People With:

• Diversity of thought, experience and background make us who we are, and we need you and your contribution
• A commitment to excellence and high standards
• A values-driven approach and strong sense of purpose
• Ambition and aspiration for children and young people
• A belief in teamwork, inclusion and collaboration
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• The ability to work collaboratively and constructively
• Experience in areas such as business, finance, HR, legal services, education, SEND and inclusion, healthcare, marketing, digital technology, property, public sector leadership, community engagement, or other professional fields

We welcome applicants from the age of 18, and full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Trustee Opportunities

Trustees help shape the strategic direction of a successful and inclusive Trust, ensuring high standards, strong governance and ambitious outcomes for all learners across our academies. 

Local Governor Opportunities

Local Governors provide support, challenge and local insight, helping academies remain connected to the communities they serve while promoting EVAT’s commitment to inclusion, aspiration, collaboration and partnership. 

Businesses: Support Your Community

Supporting employees to undertake governance roles is an excellent way to:

• Develop leadership and strategic skills
• Strengthen connections with local communities
• Demonstrate corporate social responsibility
• Bring valuable new perspectives back into your organisation

 Interested?

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Trustee or Local Governor with EVAT, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact a member of the governance team at governance@educationvillage.org.uk or at 01325 248105.