Our Governors
The Board of Governors play an important role in the life of St Joseph’s. They provide strategic leadership and accountability and support the school in delivering its aims and objectives and ensuring the correct policies, plans and procedures are in place.
At St Joseph’s the role of Governor’s also include the promotion of the school’s Catholic character and mission. The Governing Body is made up of 12 individuals 7 of which must be Foundation Governors appointed by the Bishop and are responsible for ensuring the religious character of the school is upheld. We also have parent and staff governors together with a Local Authority governor. The governors are responsible for overseeing and agreeing the school budget, premises and admissions. Governors work closely with the Headteacher who manages these responsibilities alongside the day to day management and control of the school, delivery of the curriculum and implementation of policies on their behalf on a daily basis. The Governors meet regularly to provide challenge and support for the school – they are the Headteacher’s “critical friend”.
If you would like to speak to any of the Governors about their role or their vision for the school, please get In touch with the school office and they will arrange for a Governor to contact you
Governing Body 2023-24
Governor |
Type |
Appointing Body |
Term of Office |
Pecuniary Interests |
Claire Atkinson (chair) |
Parent |
Governing Body |
28th Jan 2021- 27 Jan 2025 |
None |
Joe Gerlach (vice chair) |
Foundation |
Clifton Diocese |
22nd Nov 2022 to 21 Nov 2026 |
None |
Siji Sebastian |
Foundation |
Clifton Diocese |
1 Jan 2020 to 31 Dec 2023 |
None |
Mike Robinson |
Foundation |
Clifton Diocese |
|
None |
Jocelyn Baker |
Head Teacher |
|
16 Jun 2017 - Present |
None |
Chiazom Obiagwu |
Foundation |
Clifton Diocese |
2 Aug 2019 to 1 Aug 2023 |
None |
Camilla Montgomery |
Associate Governor |
Governing Body |
|
None
|
Evelyn Elliot |
Parent |
Governing Body |
28 Jan 2021 to 27 Jan 2025 |
None |
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Governors' Committee Membership & Attendance at Meetings 2018-19
Governors' Committee Membership and Attendance at Meetings 2020-21
Governors' Committee Membership & Attendance at Meetings 2021-22
Governors' Committee Membership & Attendance at Meetings 2022-23