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 Terms of Office Official Responsibility
Cllr Geraldine Kilgour Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 03/12/2021 – 02/12/2025 Chair of Local Governing Committee
Safeguarding
Mrs Tracey Fairweather Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 12/11/2021 – 11/11/2025 Vice Chair of Local Governing Committee
Mr J Crowe Headteacher Virtue of Appointment 01/09/2024 – ongoing  
Mrs Claire Nicholl Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2026  
Mrs Claire Guy Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2026 SEND
Mr Simon Mather Staff Staff 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2026  
Mrs Clare Millar Foundation Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 28/04/2025 – 27/04/2029  
Mr Stephen Jobling Parent Parent 06/05/2022 – 05/05/2026  

 

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 CEIAG