A Guide to joining our Trust

The following checklist will allow you to assess whether your school is a good fit for a MAT, and then more specifically, a good fit for SEARCH Education Trust.

IN LOOKING TO JOIN ANY MAT, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT:

  • Trustees are ultimately responsible for ensuring that the MATs Executive team deliver the vision of the Trust;
  • each MAT Board determines the strategic direction of the Trust;
  • the appointment of Trustees is based on an individual’s skills and experience;
  • it is each Trust’s Members who approve Trustee appointments for the MAT;
  • the Principal of each academy will be responsible for the success of their academy through the MAT’s CEO.

IN LOOKING TO JOIN SEARCH EDUCATION TRUST, YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT:

  • preferably located in Haringey, neighbouring local authorities or within a geographical reach of around 60-90 minutes.
  • determined to rapidly improve the outcomes for all your pupils;
  • seeking to offer the highest quality of education possible, in an all-inclusive and supportive environment with support, advice and guidance;
  • willing and able to support the SEARCH strategic plan;’
  • willing to provide support, advice and guidance to existing SEARCH academies as well as any new academies who may join the Trust
  • willing to provide support, advice and guidance to external schools who contract with SEARCH for specific school support services;
  • aware that there is a small funding charge that each academy incurs per year, that covers SEARCH central services costs;
  • aware of, and understand, the SEARCH Scheme of Delegation.

SEARCH will help schools with academy status and on boarding with the Trust. This will include:

  • asset transfer including buildings and land;
  • all lease arrangement transfers;
  • TUPE consultation process with employees;
  • 3 to 5 year financial modelling;
  • budget setting and tracking/reporting;
  • risk management including agreement of mitigating actions;
  • review of staffing structures;
  • ensuring the legal and regulatory processes for registration are completed;
  • engagement with all stakeholders;
  • delivering a clear communication’s strategy.

How to contact SEARCH Education Trust

We look forward to hearing from you should you need any clarification or have any further questions.

Address: Search Education Trust, Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7ST

Email: elen.roberts@heartlands.haringey.sch.uk

Telephone: 020 8826 1230

 

Further reading
Why Join SEARCH Education Trust