--- title: "Our Governing Body" url: "https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/governance" school: "St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn" --- # Local Governing Committee 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](https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk) or [bccet.org.uk](https://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 ### **![](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/images/New-Image-St-Joseps-04.png)** 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 | Current Governor Membership 118 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/stjosephs-hebburn/files/documents/2026-01-22_St_Joseph-s,_Hebburn_LGC_Current_Membership.pdf) 2025-2026 LGC Declaration of Interest 27 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/stjosephs-hebburn/files/documents/2025-26_LGC_Declaration_of_Interests.pdf) 2025-2026 Local Governing Body Attendance Register 93 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/stjosephs-hebburn/files/documents/2025-26_St_Josephs,_Hebburn_LGC_Attendance_Register.pdf) ### 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 | | | | | | | ### About Us - [FLAME](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/flame) - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/headteacher-s-welcome) - [Our Alumni](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/our-alumni) - [Our Community](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/our-community) - [Our Misson and Values](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/our-mission-and-values) - [Our Prospectus](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/prospectus-2025-26) - [Our School Day](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/school-day) - [Our Staff](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/staffing-structure) - [Local Governing Committee](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/governance) - [St. Joseph](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/st-joseph) - [Vacancies](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/vacancies) ![St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn](https://files.schudio.com/stjosephs-hebburn/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02.png) ### St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn Mill Lane Hebburn South Tyneside Tyne & Wear NE31 2ET 0191 428 2700 ### Our School - [Our Faith](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/our-faith/our-faith) - [School Day](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/about-us/school-day) - [Admission](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/admissions) - [Pupil Premium](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/pupil-premium) - [Prospectus](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/key-information/prospectus-2025-26) - [Sixth Form Prospectus](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/sixth-form/joining-us/prospectus) - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsca/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/st.josephscatholicacademy/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.stjosephs.uk.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)