TRUSTEE

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN’S EDUCATION?

Being a Trustee is a challenging but hugely rewarding voluntary role. It will give you the chance to make a real difference to young people, give something back to your local community and use and develop your skills in a board-level environment. There is no requirement for you to have an understanding of the education system, just the necessary skills, character and time to contribute.

Schools benefit from a range of professional knowledge on their governing board including education, finance, human resources, legal, marketing and public relations, property and estates management, and organisational change. 

AS A TRUSTEE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Use your own experience of education and life beyond school to inform conversations
• Develop and utilise your skills in a board-level environment
• Make a valuable contribution to education and your community
• Support and challenge the school so that it improves for pupils and staff
• Bring your unique experiences, perspectives and insights in to decision-making in the interests of the school community

Website: www.jamesmarks.herts.sch.uk

Pay: H4 (potentially higher dependent on experience)

Hours: 37 hours / 52 weeks a year

Start Date: As soon as possible

 The James Marks Academy operates in its brand new home in Welwyn. The school has state of the art facilities and supports pupils with high anxiety, communications and poor self-esteem/mental health which has often led to school refusal. The school currently supports 65 pupils; this will rise to 72 when full in 2027.

The building is relatively new, so whilst the maintenance side of the caretaker role is initially more limited, we do need someone who is adaptable and able to understand the electronic systems that enable the building to function. Support and training on the systems will be provided by our Trusts’ site manager who operates out of sister school, Roman Fields, but will attend the James Marks Academy once a week for the foreseeable future. He will ensure the successful candidate is confident in all aspects of the role, before he reverts back to his existing role.

We are looking to recruit an experienced tradesman/groundsman to support our Site Manager. The post will be primarily based in Welwyn, but it is expected that the Site Manager and Caretaker are able to cover each other’s annual leave, so some working across sites will be required when needed.  Mileage and travelling time will be paid on these occasions.

The candidate must be enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated, efficient, able to work on their own initiative, work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.  Clear knowledge of Health and Safety will be advantageous as is the ability to keep clear premises records.

Please review the Caretaker duties and responsibilities, as well as the person specification in this application pack.  Please note that all applicants must complete an application form as lone CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

An application pack and further details are available from our HR central team: 01442 256915 or email HR@jmatherts.co.uk, or alternatively please see the vacancy section on our websites where the application pack can be downloaded.

Closing date for applications is close of business on 17th October 2025. Candidates are welcome to call and speak to Scott Martin (Head Teacher) and/or arrange to visit the school site. Please contact the school office on 01707 830950 to make the necessary arrangements.

Please address your covering letter of interest and application to: HR@jmatherts.co.uk

Applications Close: 17th October 2025

Interviews: Week Commencing 20th October 2025