School Board of Governors

The Governors are an important part of St.Jerome's Catholic Primary School.

The Governing body holds 6 full meetings per year. Governors also take on link roles and serve on committees.

The role of a governor is strategic rather than operational.This means they do not get involved in the day to day running of the school. Instead, they support and challenge the school's leadership team to drive improvement. 

The board has three key functions:

1.Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure the money is well spent

2. Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its' pupils

3. Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

Full Governors Board Meeting Dates:

2.10.24, 27.11.24, 29.1.25, 26.3.25, 30.4.25, 16.7.25 

Additionally: Pay Committee between 30.10.24 & 21.11.24

                       Finance Committee meets once each half-term

                       Admissions Committee between 16.2.25 & 16.3.25 

Full Governing Board Membership 2024-25

Chair:  Peter Murray (Foundation Governor)

Vice-Chair:  Catherine Houghton (Parent Governor)

Foundation Governors: 

Clare Henderson

Chris Kneale

Vernon Jackson

Heather Sarsfield

LA Governor:

Howard Goatley

Parent Governor:  Joe Cooper 

Staff Governor:  Jan Binns

Observer:  Karen Symes

Ex-officio Governor:  Gemma Veevers (Head Teacher)