Job Description

The role of Trustee is a voluntary position.

The Council of Management is comprised of a proportional representation of teaching staff, parents and independent members. They meet at least six times a year on a Tuesday evening and are accountable for upholding the Waldorf ethos, major strategic decisions, evaluating risks and maintaining the financial and educational viability of the school. The School Leadership team also attend Council meetings as non-voting members.

Council’s role is to:

• Ensure that the ethos and education provided by the school remain centered on Steiner-Waldorf principles, and that it continues to meet the physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of our children
• Ensure that the school’s human, financial and material resources are used effectively in providing this education
• Ensure that all the school’s activities comply with current legislation and the requirements of external agencies such as Ofsted / Schools Inspection Service, Charity Commission and Auditors
• Monitor risks to the growth and sustainability of our School, in particular risks to quality of education, safety and financial viability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities