St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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Governors
Our Governing Body
The role of the school governor is demanding, but very rewarding and is a good way to give back to your local community. School governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School governing bodies are responsible for working with the school to ensure that it delivers a good quality education. The Headteacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school and staff.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 2 parent governors
- 1 co-opted governor
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
- 8 foundation governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
Please click here to see our school's financial data.
St Teresa's Annual Governors' Statement
Meet Our Team
Felicity Price
Parent Governor
Date Appointed: 6 March 2018
Term of Office: 6 March 2022 to 5 March 2026
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: Employee at St Aidan's High School
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 4
Sarah Holt
Parent Governor
Safeguarding
Date Appointed: 16 September 2019
Term of Office: 16 September 2019 to 15 September 2023
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 5
Lynsey Ankers
Headteacher
Date Appointed: 1 September 2013
Term of Office: continuous
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 9
Cyril Holland
Foundation Governor
Chair of Governors
Date Appointed: 15 March 2000
Term of Office: 2 August 2020 to 1 August 2024
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 5
Father Chris Cousens
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed: 01 September 2003
Term of Office: 24 July 2020 to 23 July 2024
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Cardinal Allen High School
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 6
Kath Gleave
Foundation Governor
Vice Chair
Date Appointed: 26 January 2018
Term of Office: 22 February 2022 to 3 February 2026
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: K Gleave Tutoring
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 5
Anne Gooch
Foundation Governor
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Date Appointed: 1 September 1999
Term of Office: 18 October 2019 to 17 October 2023
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and committee) 6
Sara Southworth
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed: 13 December 2021
Term of Office: 13 December 2021 to 12 December 2025
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
Di Gouldin 
Staff Governor
Date Appointed: 1 November 2021
Term of Office: 15 November 2021 to 14 November 2025
Business, Personal and Pecuniary Interests: none
Governance roles in other educational institutions: none
4 Foundation Governor vacancies