Governance
Who are we?
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Clare Smith - Headteacher
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Brian Blanchfield– Chair of Governors,
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TBC- Vice Chair of Governors, Whistleblowing Governor, Pupil Premium link Governor, Sports Premium Link Governor,
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Anne Marie Wortley – Staff Governor, Catholic Life Link Governor and Wellbeing Champion.
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Alan Perry - Foundation Governor
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James Templer - Foundation Governor
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Clare Trivett - Foundation Governor
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Charmain Herridge - Fundation Governor
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James Brannan - Foundation Governor
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Ingrid Dooley - Foundation Governor
Clare Smith (Headteacher) - Sept 2014-Current
Having taught in secondary schools for over twenty years I did not expect to find myself as the headteacher of a primary school. Having made the move from BGN School in January 2014, I consider being the Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a huge privilege.
I am also a mother to two teenagers.
Brian Blanchfield - Having worked in the automative industry for 34 years and shorter engagements in the Civil Service and other organisations I am now retired. I have lived in Banbury since 1992 and my three children were all educated in local Catholic schools. I am honoured and privileged to serve as the Chair of Governor at St. Joseph’s.
Ann-Marie Wortley - I studied Archaeology at university and after graduating, worked in a series of jobs from community development projects in Peru, as a logistics officer for an international development agency, to a finance officer for a lettings company. I finally got into teaching, completing my PGCE in 2008. I have been a teacher for 14 years, working in schools in Oxford for 9 years, teaching in both KS1 and 2, leading subjects and working as an Assistant head for 3 years, before coming to St Joseph's as a Year 4 teacher. I am now Deputy Head and incredibly proud to serve our wonderful school community.
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC)
Our school is part of The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company (PFMAC), the family of Catholic schools in Oxfordshire, who work together to promote the teaching of Christ and the Catholic faith.
We believe each person is a unique creation made in the image of and likeness of God, called by name, with a special vocation and gifts to bring to the world. We seek to develop these talents in each individual by being a beacon for Catholic education in Oxfordshire.
The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Details of our responsibilities are laid out in the Scheme of Delegation.
The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company is a company limited by guarantee and an exempt charity registered in England and Wales with company number 9113542 and registered address Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG.
For more information about The Pope Francis Catholic Multi Academy Company please visit their website.
Past Governor
Fran Jenkins - Term of office ending July 2022 - Responsible for SEND
Mary Claire Hardie
Michael Robarts
Father Ryan
Sarah Sienkiewicz
Irena Laufikova
Father Sean
Rachel Nutt
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