MITRE works strategically for the benefit of all within the partnership whilst also developing an outward looking model that engages with and supports other schools.

MITRE will continue to develop and improve through strong, effective and accountable leadership at all levels, supported by well-designed systems and processes.

MITRE has five members, three of which have church-linked appointing bodies, namely the Diocesan Board of Education, the Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral Chapter. The Chair of Trustees is an Ex-Officio member and one further member is appointed by ordinary resolution.

MITRE has nine Trustees, each of which is expected to support and develop the distinctly Christian mission and values of the trust, while each bringing relevant skills and experience to support the achievement of the trust's objectives as detailed in the Articles of Association. 

The governance of MITRE is structured to support the Foundation Governor requirement in Church Academies both now and into the future.

Member/Trustee appointments will be agreed with appropriate bodies in line with our MAT articles.  MITRE values the impartiality and professionalism of Members and Trustees and therefore no Member or Trustee will be able to also serve on a member school’s Local Governing Body.

All MITRE member schools are accountable to the Board of Trustees for standards and achievement, with each Local Governing Body acting as an individual school committee on behalf of the Board.  Responsibilities held by the board and those delegated to Local Governing Bodies are defined in the trust's Articles of Association and the Scheme of Delegation.

Each school will retain a Local Governing Body with agreed delegation. The Local Governing Body will have the responsibility to work with school leaders to provide a high-quality education, meeting the needs of its pupils/students and their families.