Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking to recruit Foundation Governors for a number of its schools' Local Governing Bodies (LGBs) across the Trust.

Role of the Local Governing Body (LGB)

The Local Governing Body plays a vital role in supporting the mission and strategic direction of the Catholic Multi Academy Trust at a local level. Rooted in the values and teachings of the Catholic Church, it serves as a key link between the academy, its parish community and the wider Trust.

Key Responsibilities

Faithful Stewardship and Ethos

  • Uphold and promote the Catholic identity, values and mission of the academy.
  • Ensure Gospel principles guide all aspects of school life.

Advocacy and Ambassadorship

  • Promote the Trust’s vision and strategy.
  • Act as ambassadors for the school within the Trust, parish and wider community.
  • Help build partnerships.

Support and Accountability

  • Provide local support and challenge to school leaders.
  • Monitor standards, inclusion and safeguarding.
  • Ensure effective implementation of Trust policies.

The LGB operates within the governance framework established by the Trust, with delegated responsibilities defined by the Trust. Through collaboration, faith and service, the LGB contributes to each school flourishing as a place of excellence, faith formation and holistic development.

Benefits of Becoming a Foundation Governor

  • Professional development
  • Supporting the local and wider Catholic community
  • Gaining insight into the education sector
  • Management and leadership experience
  • Opportunity to have a significant impact on schools in the Trust
  • Building professional and personal networks

Governor Testimonial 

There are regular meetings for Chairs of Governors, which provide a valuable forum for open discussion, sharing experiences and raising issues that are important to our schools. These meetings provide governors with opportunities to engage directly with Trust leaders and to contribute to the development of the wider MAT. Importantly, suggestions from governors are listened to, recognised and, where appropriate, acted upon. This creates a sense of partnership rather than simply governance being something that is done to schools.....The meetings with Chairs of Governors are also firmly rooted in the mission of our Catholic schools. There is a strong emphasis on how, collectively, we can support our schools, pupils, families and parish communities for the common good. This shared sense of purpose is particularly important because it means that collaboration is not simply about structures or organisational arrangements; it is about working together to strengthen the Catholic education and community that we provide. - Chair of Governors

Contact

For further information, interested individuals are invited to contact the Trust’s Head of Governance & Compliance, Vanessa Spinks, via contact@mecmat.org