On 1st May 2019, St Joseph’s Catholic Academy joined Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (Companies House : 09940352). Details regarding the Members and Directors of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust can be obtained from Get Information | Schools Service or bccet.org.uk.
Composition of the Local Governing Committee
- 1 Parent Governor
- 1 Headteacher
- 1 Staff
- 6 Foundation Governors
Chair of Governors - Cllr Geraldine Kilgour
c/o St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
Local Governing Committee
| Name | Category | Appointing Body | Start of Term of Office | End of Term of Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cllr Geraldine Kilgour | Foundation / Chair | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 03/12/2025 | 31/10/2026 |
| Mrs Tracey Fairweather | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 10/05/2026 | 09/05/2030 |
| Mr James Crowe | Headteacher | Virtue of Appointment | 01/09/2024 | Ongoing |
| Mrs Claire Nicoll | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2028 |
| Mrs Claire Guy | Foundation / Deputy Chair | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 11/06/2026 | 10/06/2030 |
| Mr Simon Mather | Staff | Elected by Staff | 01/01/2026 | 31/12/2029 |
| Mrs Clare Millar | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 28/04/2025 | 27/04/2029 |
| Mr Michael Laffey | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle |
02/09/2025 |
01/09/2029 |
| Mrs Sarah-Jane Ray | Parent | Elected by Parents | 01/09/2026 | 31/08/2030 |
Previous Governors within Last 12 Months
| Name | Category | Appointing Body | Terms of Office | Official Responsibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Virginia Mary Wiblin | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 03/12/2021 | 02/12/2025 |
| Mr Michael McDonagh | Foundation | Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle | 11/12/2021 | 10/12/2025 |
| Mr Stephen Jobling | Parent | Elected by Parents | 06/05/2022 | 05/05/2026 |