Role and attributes
All Ark Schools Board and Committee members bring the following attributes:
- Clear alignment with the vision and ethos of Ark Schools (essential)
- Commitment to Ark Schools principles including high aspirations, closing the attainment gap, depth for breadth and knowing every child (essential)
- Board or Director level experience (essential)
- Balance of operational experience, strategic oversight, and knowledge of emerging policy debates in relation to required skill set (essential)
- Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning needs of Ark’s beneficiaries, staff and the Trustee Board and Committees (essential)
- Sound, independent judgement and ability to think creatively (essential)
- Working knowledge of primary or secondary level education (desirable)
- Knowledge of/links to industry, commerce, or higher education to further Ark’s overall mission (desirable)
In addition to the attributes for all Board and Committee members, the Risk and Audit Committee Chair should:
- Bring an expert and strategic skill set around finance audit, risk, and internal controls (essential)
- Have experience of working at Director or Partner level in audit, financial services or related industry
- Have experience of chairing an audit committee (desirable)
At Ark, we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We want to be an attractive and inclusive place to work. We also want to reflect the communities where we operate.