St. Bede's Catholic Junior School
Our Governing Body
Governors have an important part to play in raising school standards. The role of the governing board is absolutely key to the effectiveness of a school.
School governors provide strategic leadership and accountability in schools. Each individual governor is a member of a Governing Body, which is established in law as a corporate body.
The role of the Governing Body is a strategic one. Its key functions are to:
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set the aims and objectives for the school
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set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
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set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
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monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
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be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
The headteacher is responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school and the implementation of the strategic framework established by the Governing Body. The Governing Body meet twice per term. The Governing Body delegates responsibility to the Finance and Resource Committee. The Terms of Reference can be downloaded below.
The Senior Leadership Team (Mrs. Geoghegan (AHT); Mrs. Harrington (Pastoral Leader); Miss Joynosn (AHT) and Mrs. lloyd-Green (AHT) are Associate Members of the Governing Body. They attend one meeting per term. None of the Associate Members have voting rights.
Our Governing Body
| Governor | Type | Appointment | Current Office term | Duties & Responsibilities |
| Julie Rourke | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 16/03/2019 |
16/03/2023 – 15/03/27 |
Chair to FGB. Clerk to Headteacher’s Performance Review Panel. Member of Finance & Resource Committee. Designated Governor for:
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| Anthony Hurst | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 01/09/2024 |
01/09/2024 – 31/08/2028 |
Vice Chair of FGB Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for PE, Sports Premium & STEM |
| Denise Parker | Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 16/05/2022 |
16/05/2026 – 15/05/2030 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor of SEND |
| Matthew Baker |
Parent |
Nominated by parents 25/09/2024 |
25/09/2024 - 24/9/2028 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Humanities |
| Colette Handley | Parent |
Nominated by Parents 23/01/2024 |
23/01/2023- 22/01/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Pupil Premium |
| Faith Hopkins | Headteacher |
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While in Post |
Designated Governor for Educational Visits. Designated Governor for Staff Mental Health & Wellbeing. |
| Steven Stalker | Staff |
Elected by Staff 01/10/2026 |
01/10/2026 – 30/09/2030 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for Training & Development. |
| Valerie Cordy |
Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 03/02/2026 |
03/02/2026 - 02/02/2030 | Member of Full Governing Body |
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Victoria Holden (resigned July 2026) |
Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 05/12/2023 |
05/12/2023 - 04/12/2027 |
Member of Full Governing Body Designated Governor for English & Creative |
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Sandra Baker (resigned September 2026) |
L A Governor |
Nominated by LA 25/10/2023 |
25/10/2023 - 24/10/2027 | Member of Full Governing Body |
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Stuart Holland (resigned September 2026) |
Foundation |
Appointed by Archdiocese of Liverpool 01/09/2025 |
01/09/2025 - 31/08/2029 | Member of Full Governing Body |