Trustee Recruitment

Status: Trustees are appointed for a term of three years with the opportunity for re-election.

Salary:  Voluntary.  Reasonable expenses will be paid e.g. for travel.

Camphill Wakefield is a specialist college for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.  We are a safe, caring and thriving learning site, with a focus on individual learning and ensuring all our students achieve their aspirations and potential.  Our services include:

  • Post-16 and Post-19 Education including enterprise and career opportunities.
  • Day Services (social care after leaving education).

We are looking for Trustees to join our existing Board with knowledge, experience and interest in the following areas.

  • Education, ideally with a lived experience of SEND, particularly including being a parent/carer of a young person with SEND.
  • Care
  • Clinical Therapies sector – SALT/OT/SEMH
  • Financial & Risk Management
  • Marketing
  • HR
  • Fundraising
  • Digital Technology
  • Facilities Management/Health and Safety
  • Ecology, biodiversity and sustainability

If you have knowledge, experience and skills in areas not listed but which you believe will benefit our organisation then please apply.

Trustees will be able to demonstrate a commitment to Camphill Wakefield’s purpose and its vision and values, have an active interest in SEND education and a commitment to quality and raising standards.

Benefits of being a Trustee at Camphill

  • Induction and ongoing training
  • Opportunities to develop new skills
  • Input into strategic decision making to shape the future of Camphill and the futures of those who attend Camphill
  • Connecting with other trustees and key stakeholders

We are committed to expanding the diversity of our Board and have an inclusive approach to recruitment.  We welcome applications from anyone who is interested in becoming a Trustee and who meets the requirements of the post.

Please read the Trustee Recruitment Pack for further details.

If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions or would like to have a conversation with an existing Trustee please contact the Clerk to the Trustees, Deborah Archer at email deborah.archer@camphill.ac.uk or by phone on 07455 849559.

To apply please complete the Trustee application form and equality and diversity monitoring form.

Please submit your completed application and equality and diversity monitoring forms.

Camphill Wakefield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.