Co-opted Member - Finance Risk & Audit Committee

About Teach First: Teach First is a leading education charity committed to ending educational inequality. For over two decades, we have worked with schools serving disadvantaged communities to ensure every child has access to an excellent education. We train and develop teachers and leaders, support school improvement, and champion long term systemic change. Our work spans 5,500 schools, and our ambassador community plays an influential role in education, public policy, and the wider social mobility agenda.

The Role: We are seeking to appoint an external (non-Trustee) member to our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC). This Committee provides critical oversight of the charity's financial strategy, risk management, audit processes, and governance arrangements. This is a voluntary position, offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to the strength and impact of Teach First's governance. It also provides valuable exposure to the work of our Board of Trustees, enabling the successful candidate to support and observe decision-making at the highest level within a large, complex national charity.

Job Requirements: Members are expected to attend and participate in approximately five online Committee meetings per year. We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in some or all of the following areas: Audit and assurance, including interpreting audit plans and reports and constructively challenging findings (ACA or equivalent qualification required), Regulatory and compliance knowledge, ideally relating to the charity sector, Charity Commission expectations, and forthcoming changes to the Charities SORP, Implementation of finance systems and effective use of technology across large organisations, Organisational transformation and change management, Senior level leadership. Candidates should have strong alignment with Teach First's mission and values.

Benefits: While this is a voluntary role and does not offer a salary, members based in London will receive a £3000 London Weighting Allowance in addition to the advertised benefits. Teach First's core benefits include 27 days holiday per annum (3 of which must be taken during the holiday shutdown period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day), participation in the pension scheme via Salary Exchange (with an employer contribution of up to 6%), life assurance, income protection, and private healthcare. Access to subsidised dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, travel insurance, Give As You Earn, and the option to buy annual leave are available through our flexible benefits platform.

How to Apply: Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your motivation to contribute to Teach First and its mission to end educational disadvantage so every child has the opportunity and support to thrive, and an outline of the key skills/areas of experience where you feel you could add value to the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.