Governance Vacancies

From time to time we have vacancies for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Trust Board of Directors or our Local Governing Committees for each school

All roles are voluntary, although individuals are entitled to claim expenses in line with the trust’s Director and Local Governor Expenses Policy.

Videos of some of our trustees and local governing committee members talking about their experiences of governing within NEAT on our Youtube channel.

Find out more about what school governors do by reading this blog post. 

Everyone on Board

We support Inspiring Governance’s ‘Everyone on Board’ campaign.

Watch the Everyone on Board video on their Youtube channel to hear what inspired other governance volunteers to get on board and the benefits they get from their role.

The campaign highlights that people of colour and young people are often underrepresented as governors compared with our pupil populations.  We aim to ensure diverse voices are heard and contribute to decision-making in our trust so why not get on board with us as a governance volunteer?

Local Governing Committee opportunities

Please see our recruitment pack below to find out more information about the Local Governing Committee member role and application process.

We are currently seeking to add skills and capacity to our Local Governing Committees at the following schools.
Click on the school to be taken to the relevant Governance Vacancy page:

If you wish to express an interest in becoming a school governor, please complete the Google Form below so we can send you the relevant information:

How to contact us

To find out more about these opportunities, please contact the Governance Support Team at NEAT Academy Trust on 0191 228 4090 or by email at governance@neatat.org.uk

Chairs of Local Governing Committees

We’re seeking dedicated volunteers to chair Local Governing Committees (LGCs) at:

• – Whitehouse Primary School, North Shields

Our Chairs provide leadership and support to a school’s LGC, ensuring the school’s governance is effective and that our pupils thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• – Shape the future of our schools
• – Work alongside passionate educators
• – Develop your leadership skills
• – Be part of a supportive community

What do we need from you?

• – A passion for education
• – A commitment to our schools’ values
• – Strong leadership and communication skills

Ready to make a difference? Visit our LGC Chair recruitment page to learn more and apply.

Non-Executive Director/Trustee opportunities

Are you passionate about ensuring young people in the North East get the best education experience possible?

Can you bring a fresh perspective to the challenges faced by young people in a dynamic, ever-changing world?

Do you have knowledge or passion to tackle poverty and break down barriers to social mobility?

Are you committed to work with a range of passionate people to create a better future for young people?

If this excites you, we’re looking for people just like you to shape our trust!

We have vacancies on our Board each year, and would like to have a conversation with anyone who may be interested in finding out more to discuss our current opportunities and appointment timetable. To find out more, take a look at our Recruitment Pack and get in touch.

To find out more and express an interest in becoming a non-executive director/trustee at NEAT, please contact Matthew Prevett, Head of Governance and Clerk to the Directors, on 0191 228 4090 or by email at m.prevett@neatat.org.uk