We are looking for dynamic, experienced and values aligned trustees to join our Global Board at this exciting stage of EduSpots’ development.

Background 

EduSpots is an innovative, dynamic, and community-driven UK and Ghanaian registered charity which connects, trains, and equips voluntary community educators (named ‘Catalysts’) to drive community-led change through education spaces named ‘Spots’. Our vision is of our world where communities unite to create the futures they want to see, through education.

Since 2016, through collaborating with over 400 local volunteers, who take a central leadership role in the development of the network, we have supported 50 communities in creating and running community-led and owned education spaces named ‘Spots’’. Together, we are developing a model for a community-led education space with accompanying network engagement that could have global relevance. Read our model of change document here.

Our Ghanaian-based team creates collaborative learning opportunities through three leadership programmes for Catalysts: the Ignite, Catalyse and Inspire Mentoring Programmes. These enable the Catalysts to lead DigiLit, EcoSTEM, EduKidz and Ignite Equity clubs, alongside locally designed education projects, reaching over 15,000 students of all ages annually. Read our 2023 Annual Report here.

We are in an exciting period of our development, having more than doubled our income, programme breadth and reach in the two years. We have been recently selected for two accelerator programmes, who are supporting us as we consider the scaling potential of our model.

We won the Tes International Award in 2018 and the Big Give Supporters’ Choice Award in 2022, and we were recently selected as a finalist for the Their World Scale-Up Innovation Prize. In 2021, our Founder was a Finalist in UNESCO-backed The Varkey Foundation’s $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

We are excited by our future. Do visit www.eduspots.org for further information.

About this voluntary role

Time: Approximately 8 hours per month

Location: Remote

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and compliance of the charity with UK law and Charity Commission guidance. Working alongside staff and advisory group members, they should maintain oversight of global strategy delivery, funding, finances and risk management. Most trustees also have a particular focus on one area of work, such as:

• Fundraising and partnerships

• Staff recruitment, management and professional development

• Finance and operations

• Safeguarding

• Law and compliance

• Communications, marketing and advocacy

• Programmes and education

• Monitoring, evaluation and learning

• Organisational development

EduSpots seeks trustees who can understand and represent our work, including those who have experience living or working in Ghana, or who have links to wider West Africa.

Trustees are expected to join online board meetings four times a year, and at least one advisory group meeting per year.

Trustees should be hands-on team players with a genuine passion for educational equity and community-driven models of development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensuring the board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity, including but not limited to operating within its charitable objectives, reviewing and responding to major risks and opportunities and ensuring strong systems are in place to ensure financial accountability.

• Taking ownership for one thematic area of work, and providing high level guidance and advice to the staff team on that topic.

• Attending quarterly Board meetings, reading documents in advance and actively participating in discussions.

• Actively promoting the organisation’s work through their networks and positively representing the organisation at all times.

• Supporting the CEO and key senior staff through informed questioning and oversight to ensure the organisation’s legal responsibilities and strategic objectives are achieved.

Desired Skills / Experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of charity governance.

• Experience in leading the strategy of an organisation.

• Ability to support and inspire a fast-paced, ambitious team.

• Experience of working in an education-focused charity or business, ideally within an African context.

Personal Qualities & Skills

• A genuine passion for our educational model, and community-driven development.

• A strong listener and team player, aligned with our collaborative model of organisational development.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to create positive working relationships and motivate staff, volunteers, and a range of stakeholders at all levels in a cross-cultural environment.

• Ability to foster a culture of respect, honesty and commitment to our values and organisational aims.

Applications

To apply, please email your tailored CV and cover letter to our Chair of Trustees, Professor Gloria Agyemang at recruitment@eduspots.org by 14th February 2025.