Teaching Staff Trust: Trustees (multiple roles)

Salary
The role is voluntary, however reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.

Location
London / Remote.

Job Description
Teaching Staff Trust (TST) is an award-winning, independent, grant-making charity supporting individuals facing financial hardship who have worked or retired from working in the education of under-19s.

We aim to make a real difference when the unexpected happens by reducing the financial impact of bereavement, serious ill health or injury, relationship breakdown, loss of home or loss of income.

TST concentrates solely on providing one-off financial support to individuals and is highly regarded for its rapid response and timely decision making. In 2024/25 we distributed over £500,000, supporting more than 400 individuals.

It’s an exciting time to join the TST Board. Our new chief executive started in January, and we will be working on a new strategy, underpinned by a better understanding of our impact and opportunities to diversify funding, enabling us to continue to meet the needs of our beneficiary group. We are looking to recruit 3 – 4 new Trustees.

Our board meets four times a year in person in London (or hybrid if needed) and trustees also participate in subgroups:

  • the grants committee which makes decisions about awards, and;
  • the investments and finance committee which keeps a close eye on our funds.

We are looking for people with:

  • Senior experience in early years, primary and secondary education, particularly in the state sector
  • People with experience of non-teaching roles; we support a range of professions involved in the education of under 19s
  • Experience of leadership in the charity sector, particularly benevolent funds or grant making
  • People with financial experience, including investments and charity finance

The full recruitment pack can be found here and in the supporting documents below.

How to apply
Please email us indicating why you are interested in this role and outlining your relevant experience to Lindsey Berthoud, Chief Executive by email to lindsey.berthoud@teachingstafftrust.org.uk

Closing date
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be an informal online chat with our Chairman and Chief Executive in the first instance.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to a welcoming and supportive application process and employment.

Supporting Documents

  • Trustee Recruitment Pack

    • Trustee Recruitment Pack