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Governors

Governor Vacancies

 

Foundation Governors

 

We are inviting applications for 3 Foundation Governor vacancies.

 

The successful candidate will become a full member of the Governing Body and serve for 4 years with effect from the date of their appointment. Full Governing Body meetings of this school are held once per term. Due to Covid-19 related restrictions these may take via Zoom or a similar platform.

 

If you would like to stand for this position please contact the Liverpool Archdiocese for an application form and they will guide you through the process.

Governors' Details:1/1/25

 

Name

Category of Governor

Term of Office

Appointed By

Roles

Declaration of Interest

Governance Roles in Other Educational Establishments

Voting Rights

Father Ged Callacher

Associate

17/5/21 – 17/5/25

Governing Body

RE Link

Parish Priest

 

No

Mr Robert Carden

LA

08/07/23 - 08/07/2027

Governing Body

Safeguarding

Wife a teacher at the school

 

Yes - limited

Mrs Rachael Davidson

Foundation

1/9/2021 – 1/9/2025

Archdiocese

Curriculum Link

None

Headteacher at Bishop Eton Primary School

Yes

Mrs Sue Faulkner

Foundation

8/3/2021 – 8/3/2025

Archdiocese

Finance and Attendance Link

None

 

Yes

Mrs Suzann Forshaw

Parent Governor

18/5/2021 – 18/5/2025

Governing Body

Pupil Premium Link

Child attended the school

 

Yes

Mr James Kennedy

Teacher

9/12/21- 9/12/25

Governing Body

 

Partner a teacher at the school

 

Yes

Mrs Danielle Lawler

Parent Governor

9/4/2022 – 9/4/2026

Governing Body

SEND Link

Child attends the school

Deputy Head at Maricourt HS

Yes

Mr Andrew Reidel

Headteacher

1/1/16 - ongoing

Archdiocese

 

None

Foundation Governor at Holy Family Primary School

Yes

Mr Tony Sandle

Foundation

9/6/2022 - 9/6/2026

Archdiocese

Chair of Governors

None

 

Yes

Governors' Roles and Responsibilities

 

Any correspondence for the attention of the governing body should be sent for the attention of:

 

Mr T Sandle (Chairperson of the Governing Body)

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

Hale Rd

Liverpool

L4 3RL

 

Roles and Responsibilities

Our school governing body consists of:

  • Parent Governors  (Parents elected by parents)
  • Staff Governors (School staff elected by school staff)
  • Local Authority Governors (appointed by the local authority)
  • Foundation Governors (appointed by the Diocese and the Archdiocese)

 

The Governing Body is responsible for ensuring that the school is run to promote pupils achievement and welfare. The duties of the school governing body include:

 

  • setting the strategic direction of the school
  • approving the school budget
  • reviewing progress against the school’s budget and objectives
  • appointing staff and maintaining the upkeep of the building and its grounds.

 

  

Foundation Governors:

Mrs Rachael Davidson

Mrs Sue Faulkener

Mr Tony Sandle

 

LA Governor:                                                           

Mr Rob Carden

 

Staff Governors:                                         

Mr Andrew Reidel – Headteacher

Mr James Kennedy

 

Parent Governors                         

Mrs Danielle Lawler

Mrs S Forshaw

 

Associate Governor

Fr Ged Callacher

 

Clerk: 

Mr Terry Brown

Governors' Attendance 2024/25

 

Name

Full Governor's Term 1

 

Full Governor's Admissions Policy

Full Governor's Term 2

 

Full Governor's Term 3

 

Fr Ged Callacher

Apologies Given

Apologies Given

 

 

Mr R Carden

Attended

Apologies Given

 

 

Mrs R Davidson

Apologies Given

Apologies Given

 

 

Mrs I Faulkner

Attended

Attended

 

 

Mrs S Forshaw

Attended

Apologies Given - voted via form

 

 

Mr J Kennedy

Attended

Attended

 

 

Mrs D Lawler

Attended

Apologies Given

 

 

Mr A Reidel

Attended

Attended

 

 

Mr T Sandle

Attended

Attended

 

 

Governors' Structure and Committees

 

The full governing body is recognised as the Strategic/Steering Committee (incorporating Finance and General Purposes).

 

When necessary an additional meeting is held to address any points that require attention before a Full Governors meeting.

Meetings and Link Governors

 

Full Governors and committees meet at least once per term.

 

There are Governor's linked to specific areas and take an active role in working with Subject Leaders to add expertise and to report back to committees and/or full Governors as necessary.