The governing body provides governance and strategic support to the leadership of St Joseph’s.
The core functions of the governing body include, but are not limited to, ensuring:
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- that the vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school are clearly defined
- that the headteacher performs their responsibilities for the educational performance of the school
- the sound, proper and effective use of the school’s financial resources.
The governing body and its governors must:
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- act with integrity, objectivity and honesty and in the best interests of the school
- be open about the decisions they make and the actions they take and shall be prepared to explain their decisions and actions to interested parties.
The governing body also has legislative responsibility and strategic oversight for the school’s safeguarding arrangements.
At St Joseph’s we have 12 governors, one of whom is the headteacher. The majority are foundation governors appointed by Bishop Bosco but we also draw members from staff, parents and Wiltshire Council.
As is the case with all governors, they are volunteers giving their time freely to support the school.
The board has adopted Terms of Reference and has agreed a Statement of Principles and Code of Conduct.
The chair can be contacted directly at kirstymartin@sjpschool.co.uk
The clerk can be contacted at clerk@sjpchool.co.uk
Board of Governors
Kirsty Martin – Chair and Foundation Governor
Gabriella Tiley – Vice Chair, Chair of Resources and Foundation Governor
Nick Morrell – Headteacher
Carole Baker – Foundation Governor
Karen Bathe – Foundation Governor
Andy Dawson – Parent Governor
Anita Druce – Staff Governor
Clayton Gray – Parent Governor
Helean Hughes – Local Authority Governor
Frances Thivet – Foundation Governor
Governor Attendance 2025-2026
Governor Information 2024-2025
St Joseph’s Scheme of Delegation