St. Bede's Catholic Junior School
Our Governing Body
Governors have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.
School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. Each individual governor is a member of a Governing Body, which is established in law as a corporate body.
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one. Its key functions are to:
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set the aims and objectives for the school
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set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
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set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
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monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
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be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the Governing Body. The Governing Body meet twice per term.
Our Governoring Body
| Governor | Type | Current Office term | Duties & Responsibilities |
| Paul Owen | Foundation | 06/07/2024 - 05/07/2028 |
Chair of Full Governing Body (FGB) Chair of Finance & Resource Committee. Chair of Headteacher's Performance Review Panel. Designated Governor for:
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| Julie Rourke | Foundation | 16/03/2023 – 15/03/27 |
Vice Chair to FGB. Clerk to Headteacher’s Performance Review Panel. Member of Finance & Resource Committee. Designated Governor for:
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| Anthony Hurst | Foundation |
01/09/2024 – 31/08/2028 |
Member of Full Governing Body |
| Denise Parker | Foundation |
16/05/2022 – 15/05/2026 |
Designated Governor of SEND |
| Mary Wynne | Foundation |
16/05/2022 – 15/05/2026 |
Member of Finance & Resources Committee |
| Matthew Baker |
Parent |
25/09/2024 - 24/9/2028 | Member of Full Governing Body |
| Colette Handley | Parent |
23/01/2023- 22/01/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body |
| Faith Tiernan | Headteacher |
While in Post |
Designated Governor for Educational Visits. Designated Governor for Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing. |
| Lesley Harrington | Staff |
01/09/2022 – 31/08/2026 |
Designated Governor for Governor Training & Development. |
| Victoria Holden | Foundation |
05/12/2023 - 04/12/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body |
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Sandra Baker |
L A Governor | 25/10/2023 - 24/10/2027 | Member of Full Governing Body |