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 Trustees, including the CEO/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 is attended by the Headteacher or HOS, and MAT CIO

  • Finance & 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 year or as required

  • Local Governing Bodies meet twice a term, at each school, with elected parent and staff representatives of each school, Local Community Representatives, and representatives coopted for their skills input.

 

The ARC and PPMC are made up of Trustees (majority), as well as members of staff. The CEO 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. 

We currently have vacancies for members of the LGB - for more information visit: https://www.gov.uk/become-governor-trustee