Organisation Name:
York Steiner School
Organisation's Cause(s):
Education & Learning
Location of voluntary activity:
York Steiner School, Fulford Cross, York, YO10 4PB
When are volunteers needed: The Board of Trustees currently meet on a 6 week rotation across the school year. Each trustee also takes on a ‘link’ role, and may be asked to join Mandate Groups (which typically meet once per term) or meet colleagues in school on a more regular basis (perhaps monthly) about key issues, such as safeguarding.
Trustees are also provided with opportunities for their personal and professional development as a trustee, and it is expected that these opportunities will be met with a willingness to engage, as far as is practicably possible.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Strategy Development & Business Planning
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
York Steiner School Board of Trustees are looking for a trustee with expertise and experience in Finance. As an independent school, the financial picture has become more complex over recent years. We are seeking another trustee to bring experience, expertise and a fresh perspective to the financial management of our school.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
It is also important that applicants bring with them passion and purpose, and ambition for our school to achieve its educational mission (to educate the whole child through head, heart and hands) and charitable mission (to bring Steiner Waldorf education to as many people and communities as we can). The school operates through three core values; curiosity, connection and community. Leadership is defined as servant and contextual leadership, and is shared.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
As a trustee you will have the opportunity for:
Strategic Leadership: You can help to shape the long-term vision for our school, ensuring the Steiner Waldorf ethos and education remains core to decision making.
Professional Growth: The trustee role offers insight and experience in strategic leadership and areas like charity law, financial auditing, and risk management, which are highly transferable to any executive career.
Community Contribution: You play a vital role in safeguarding the health and sustainability of our school.
How to get involved:
Send your CV and a cover letter (max 800 words) to [email protected] Outline your specific area of interest, and how your experience and expertise can bring value to York Steiner School.
Important dates
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th April.
Stage 1: shortlisted candidates will have an initial discussion with the Chair or Vice Chair of Trustees between 20th – 27th April (can be on the phone or in person)
Stage 2: candidates need to be available to observe at Board of Trustee meetings on 30th April -6:15pm – 8:30pm and 10th June- 6:15pm and 8:30pm
Successful candidates will need to be in attendance at the School AGM on 18th June (Times TBC)
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 17-04-2026