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Posted On: 25 Jun 2026

Recruitment to the Board of Trustees

What if your professional expertise could help transform the lives of children and young people with SEND? 

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust (HSAT) is seeking to appoint a Trustee (non-executive director) to join our Board. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:

  • Human Resources
  • Legal
  • Business or commercial leadership

At HSAT, everything we do is driven by a shared commitment to improving the lives of the young people we serve and ensuring they have access to infinite opportunities.

We are also proud to be a Trust where there is genuine care for our staff and a strong sense of teamwork, recognising that when colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered, they are best placed to make a difference to our pupils.

Our Trustees play a vital role in providing support and strategic challenge, helping us to:

  • Create opportunities for all, through inclusive, high-quality provision
  • Work together in partnership across our family of schools
  • Secure the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families

 This is a rewarding opportunity to:

  • Influence the strategic direction of the Trust
  • Strengthen governance and compliance
  • Contribute to a culture focused on doing more and doing it better for our pupils

You do not need prior governance experience - just the ability to think strategically and bring your professional insight.

“Our Trustees play a vital role in shaping the direction of the Trust and ensuring we deliver for the children and communities we serve. We welcome individuals who bring insight, challenge and a genuine commitment to making a difference.”
David Walker MBE, Chair of the Board of Trustees

If this could be of interest, we would be delighted to arrange an informal discussion -please contact Alison Ascough, Governance Operations Manager - alison.ascough@horizonstrust.org.uk 

Contact
Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Abbey Hill Academy
Ketton Road
Stockton-On-Tees
TS19 8BU

Email: enquiries@horizonstrust.org.uk
Tel: 01642 677113

Information

Horizons Specialist Academy Trust is a company limited by guarantee (Company No 08608287) and exempt charity registered in England and Wales.

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