Education Advisory Board Member (Volunteer Role)

Job Introduction

Education Advisory Board Member Job Description  

Employer: Twinkl 

Location: Remote (with optional in-person meetings) 

Salary: Unremunerated (voluntary) 

Term: One year, renewable annually 

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about inclusive education and ready to make a meaningful impact?

Twinkl supports over 6 million educators, school leaders and parents worldwide to improve outcomes for young people aged 0-18 years, making us one of the largest education partners and drivers of change globally. 

To further support our mission of helping those who teach, we are seeking volunteer members to join our Education Advisory Board. As a board member, you’ll help ensure our strategies reflect the diverse needs of learners and communities, and that our resources and services are equitable, accessible, and impactful.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise or lived experience to one of the world’s leading educational publishers and influence positive supportive change in education at a national level. 

The Opportunity

We’re looking for individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, challenge us constructively, and help us embed inclusivity as a core principle across everything we do. Whether you’re a professional, a passionate advocate, or represent a specialist organisation, trust, or charity, your voice matters. 

About Twinkl

Twinkl is a global education technology company supporting educators in over 200 countries. Our mission is simple: to make quality education accessible to every teacher and learner, regardless of background or location. We offer resources in 85 languages and operate 24/7, 364 days a year.

Our Education Team is committed to breaking down barriers in education and ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

What’s Involved

As a board member, you will:

• Attend a minimum of four meetings per year (three virtual, one optional in-person)

• Prepare for and actively contribute to strategic discussions

• Share insights from professional practice or lived experience

• Help shape Twinkl’s Education Strategy and challenge us to improve

• Represent diverse communities respectfully and authentically

• Maintain confidentiality of all board discussions and documents

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Lived experience or professional expertise in one of the following areas; setting/school/trust leadership, curriculum leadership (at trust, school or subject level), quality of education, EdTech/AI, SEND, EAL, or inclusive education. 

• A strong commitment to inclusion in education

• Strategic thinking and the ability to offer solution-focused insights

• A willingness to challenge constructively and think creatively

We are proud to be an inclusive board and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities.

What You’ll Gain

• A rewarding opportunity to influence inclusive education at scale

• Strategic experience and professional development

• A chance to collaborate with leading educators and specialists

• Full access to Twinkl’s site and resources

• A designated inbox and badge for your website

• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses

Time Commitment

Meetings are scheduled flexibly to accommodate members’ availability. Preparation time is expected ahead of each meeting, and additional opportunities to contribute may arise throughout the year.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and motivation. We’ll be in touch to discuss next steps, which may include a short task or informal interview.