Welcome from the Chair of Governors
On behalf of the Governors of St. Joseph & St. Theresa Catholic Primary School, I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to our school. In this section you will be able to find out more information about the school’s Governors and the work that we do.
As a Local Governing Body, our purpose is to ensure that a high quality of education is being provided, in a safe and nurturing environment. We take responsibility for the strategic development of the school by monitoring progress and constructively challenging the school leadership team to maintain the excellent conduct, ethos, and performance expected at St. Joseph & St. Theresa’s.
The Governors work very closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and teaching staff, supporting them in their commitment to providing St. Joseph & St. Theresa’s pupils with the best possible education, spiritual wellbeing, key social and creative skills, confidence and self-esteem, to help enrich and further their personal development for their life ahead.
St. Joseph & St. Theresa’s is a wonderful place, and all of us who serve the school as Governors are immensely proud of the fantastic achievements of those attending and working at the school. We would like to thank parents for their interest in supporting and maintaining our strong partnership with the local community, especially our local Catholic Church – St. Josephs, in Burntwood.
It is truly a privilege to be Chair of Governors at St. Joseph & St. Theresa’s, with a devoted team who work hard to share their expertise in helping to guide our school forward. On these pages of the school website you can find out more information about the school’s Governors and the work that we do. If you would like to contact me, in my capacity as Chair of the Governors then please do so via this email address:
governor.chair@st-joseph-st-theresa.staff.sch.uk
We wish your child every success and happiness at St. Joseph & St. Theresa’s, may God bless you all,
Chair of Governors
Our School Trust
Here at St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School we are proud to be part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. As a member of this Catholic family of schools, we work in close partnership with the Trust to ensure the highest standards of education, strong Catholic ethos, and excellent governance. The Trust supports our school in its mission to nurture each child academically, spiritually and personally, while enabling collaboration and shared expertise across its schools. To view statutory information relating to St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, please visit: https://www.sgacmat.co.uk/.
Meet the Governors 2025-26
| Board of Directors | Regional Governors | School Governors |
| Julie Bridgewater – Chair | Bridget Williams | Kay Greene Foundation Governor Chair of Governors |
| Bernard King – Vice Chair | Luke Salkeld | Emily Shearon Foundation Governor Vice Chair of Governors |
| Fr Linh Nguyen | Clare McGarrigle | Stephanie Hewitt Foundation Governor Champion Role Flourishing Catholic Standards |
| James McGeachie | Mary Rooke | Elaine Ilsley Foundation Governor Champion Role Flourishing Catholic Standards, Pupil Premium and SEND |
| Mike Ion | Ken Wilson | Chris Silk Foundation Governor Champion Role Health & Safety |
| Paul Rushworth | Ian Gallager | Jonathan Khoo Foundation Governor Champion Role Finance |
| Yemisi Akinbobola | Kayleigh Peace Foundation Governor Champion Role HR | |
| Stephen Handy Parent Governor Champion Role Safeguarding | ||
| Paul Sharp Parent Governor | ||
| Isabel Walker Headteacher | ||
| Rebecca Palmer Staff Governor |
Meet the Governors 2026-27
| Board of Directors | Regional Governors | School Governors |
| Julie Bridgewater – Chair | Bridget Williams | Stephanie Hewitt Foundation Governor Chair of Governors Champion Role Catholic Life & Mission |
| Bernard King – Vice Chair | Luke Salkeld | Emily Shearon Foundation Governor Vice Chair of Governors |
| Fr Linh Nguyen | Clare McGarrigle | Steve Handy Parent Governor Champion Role Pupil Safeguarding, Wellness & Belonging |
| James McGeachie | Mary Rooke | Elaine Ilsley Foundation Governor Champion Role High Quality & Inclusive Education |
| Mike Ion | Ken Wilson | Jonathan Khoo Foundation Governor Champion Role Finance |
| Paul Rushworth | Ian Gallager | Kayleigh Peace Foundation Governor Champion Role Catholic Workforce |
| Yemisi Akinbobola | Chris Silk Foundation Governor Champion Role Environment & Sustainability | |
| Paul Sharp Parent Governor | ||
| Sarah Schneider Headteacher | ||
| Rebecca Palmer Staff Governor |
To view statutory information relating to St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, please visit: https://www.sgacmat.co.uk/
