On 1st May 2019, St Joseph’s Catholic Academy joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from Get Information | Schools Service or bccet.org.uk.

Composition of the Local Governing Committee

  • 1 Parent Governor
  • 1 Headteacher
  • 1 Staff
  • 5 Foundation Governors

Chair of Governors - Cllr Geraldine Kilgour

c/o St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET



Local Governing Committee

Name Category Appointing Body Start of Term of Office End of Term of Office
Cllr Geraldine Kilgour Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 03/12/2025 20/07/2026
Mrs Tracey Fairweather Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 10/05/2026 09/05/2030
Mr James Crowe Headteacher Virtue of Appointment 01/09/2024 Ongoing
Mrs Claire Nicholl Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/09/2024 01/09/2028
Mrs Claire Guy Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 06/05/2022 05/05/2026
Mr Simon Mather Staff Elected by Staff 01/01/2026 31/12/2029
Mrs Clare Millar Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 28/04/2025 27/04/2029
Mr Michael Laffey Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

02/09/2025

01/09/2029

 

Previous Governors within Last 12 Months

Name Category Appointing Body Terms of Office Official Responsibility
Mrs Virginia Mary Wiblin Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 03/12/2021 02/12/2025
Mr Michael McDonagh Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 11/12/2021 10/12/2025
Mr Stephen Jobling Parent Elected  by Parents 06/05/2022 05/05/2026