MAT Governance Structure

Members and Board:​

The Members – The five Members meet twice a year or when necessary; an AGM every January and can attend any other meeting. The Members are responsible for overall oversight of Vita Academy Trust and for appointing the majority of the Trustees.  Four of five Members are independent; one is a Trustee.

Trust Board – The ten Trustees, including the Executive Headteacher (EHT), meet as a minimum twice a term with other meetings as required, have overall responsibility and liability for running Vita Academy Trust (company directors and charity trustees) and can attend any other meeting.  Trust Board meetings may be attended by members of operational staff as required. The Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic vision of the MAT, holding the school leadership to account, managing the school finances effectively and efficiently, and approving the annual accounts.

 

Four Committees:

  • Students & Standards Committee meets twice a term and attended by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher of each school, and MAT Core Services Manager

  • Resources Committee meets twice a term and is attended by the Chief Operations Officer, HR Manager and Chief Financial Officer

  • Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) meets twice a term, plus with Auditors to receive the audit findings report after the end of the financial year

  • Pay & Performance Management Committee (PPMC) meets once a term

  • Local Advisory Board meets once a term with elected parent and staff representatives of both schools, plus Trustees attending on a rota basis. The LABs discuss school-related topics and make recommendations to the Trust Board.

 

The ARC and PPMC are made up of Trustees (majority), as well as members of staff. The EHT is also the Accounting Officer for Vita Multi Academy Trust, supported by the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

The Members and Trustees of Vita Academy Trust bring a wealth of experience to their roles – finance, PR, local authority, religion, education, data analysis, premises, health & safety, human resources, strategy, business and fundraising, in both public and private sectors.

 

Who is eligible to become a parent member of the LGB?

The Local Governing Body (LGB) at the Vita Multi Academy Trust plays a vital role in supporting school leadership, ensuring accountability, and upholding the Trust’s values across its schools. Membership typically includes parent governors, staff representatives, community members, and individuals with expertise in education, finance, or governance. All members work collaboratively to monitor school performance, safeguard pupil wellbeing, and contribute to strategic decision-making, while maintaining a strong connection between the school and its local community