Governance

Composition of the Local Governing Committee

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

Chair of LGC                 

Cllr Geraldine Kilgour

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

Vice Chair of LGC

Mrs T Fairweather


 

Governing Body

Name Category Appointing Body Terms of Office Official Responsibility
Cllr Geraldine Kilgour Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 03/12/2021 – 02/12/2025 Chair of Local Governing Committee

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Mrs Tracey Fairweather Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 12/11/2021 – 11/11/2025 Vice Chair of Local Governing Committee

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Mr J Crowe Academy (Headteacher) Virtue of Appointment 01/09/2024 – ongoing
Mrs Claire Nicholl Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2026
Mrs Claire Guy Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2026 SEND Link
Mr Simon Mather Staff Staff 01/01/2022 – 31/12/2026
Mrs Clare Millar Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 15/03/2021 – 14/03/2025
Mr Stephen Jobling Parent Parent 06/05/2022 – 05/05/2026

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.gov.uk or bccet.org.uk

Previous Governors within Last 12 Months

Name Category Appointing Body Terms of Office Official Responsibility
Mr P Mitchell Academy Principal Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
Mrs S Lewis-Dale Academy Principal Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 01/01/2024 – 31/08/2024
Mrs Virginia Mary Wiblin Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 03/12/2021 – 02/12/2025
Mr Michael McDonagh Academy (Foundation) Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 11/12/2021 – 10/12/2025 CEIAG Link