Governors are people who wish to make a positive contribution to the school and the education of its children. They will contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the school and have an effective input toward the educational achievements of its pupils.

In a Catholic school, the governors have extra responsibilities. For example, they are the employer of the staff; and are responsible for pupil admissions. The Local Authority manages the Admissions Process on behalf of the governors.

A majority of our governors are called Foundation Governors; they are appointed by our Bishop, Mark Davies, to uphold the Catholic ethos of the school. Every 4 years, there is an election for a parent governor, where parents are invited to vote (in the case of more than 1 candidate).

Our Governors visit the school regularly – speaking to children, staff and parents. They observe learning, look at books and other work produced by the children, speak to staff, scrutinise data and compile reports. 

Meet Our Governors

Clare McNicolas – Chair of Governors

Rachael Clarke – Foundation/Vice Chair

Fr Niall Mullaley – Foundation Governor/Parish Priest

Rachel Ashton – Foundation Governor

Dawn Crawford – Foundation Governor

Lewis Chesters – Foundation Governor

Beth McDevitt – Parent Governor

Greg Epton – Parent Governor

Sarah Burley – Staff Governor

Alexander Turner – Headteacher

The Chair of Governors can be contacted at chairofgovernors@stjosephs-birkenhead.wirral.sch.uk