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Trustee and Governors’ Information and Duties

 The Local Governing Body at St Joseph's Catholic Primary school currently consists of: 

Name Role Term of Office

Anita Mutton

Chair of Governors (11th February 2025).  Committees: Curriculum (Chair), Admissions, HT Appraisal, Pay, Finance, RE link Governor, SEND

amutton@bgn.oxon.sch.uk

01.09.2025 - 31.08.2029.  Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service

Nina Henderson-Andrade

Vice Chair (11 February 2025) Chair of Student Wellbeing, Pupil Premium and Pay Committee, HT Appraisal

12.04.2024 -11.04.2028.   Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service

Sean Masterson

Headteacher.  Committees: Curriculum, Admission, Finance

 

Agnes Hume

Foundation Governor.  Committees: Curriculum (Vice-Chair), Pay.   SEND Governor

24.11.2022- 23.11.2026.  Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service

Margaret Batsel

Foundation Governor.   Committee:  Admissions, Student Wellbeing.  SEND Governor.   Safeguarding Governor.

14.5.24 - 13.5.28.  Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service
Caroline Conlon

Foundation Governor.  Committee: Finance (Chair).   Health & Safety Governor

28.4.25 - 27.4.29
Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service
Suzanne Moses

Foundation Governor.  Committees: Finance (Vice-chair),  Curriculum.    Careers Link Governor

09.09.25 - 08.09.26
Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service
Kate Johnson

Parent Governor.  Committee: Student Wellbeing

01.10.25 - 30.09.29
Appointed by Parent Election
Jonathan Patterson

Parent Governor.  Committee: Curriculum

01.10.25 - 30.09.29
Appointed by Parent Election

Martina Saccaro

Staff Governor.  Committee: Admissions

21.10.25 - 20.10.29
Appointed by Staff Election

Janet Thornton

Foundation Governor.  Committee: Student Wellbeing.  SEND Governor

11.12.25 - 10.12.29
Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service

Don McGonagle

Foundation Governor.  Committee: Finance.

06.01.26 - 05.01.30
Appointed by Birmingham Diocese Education Service

Meet the Governors

Coming Soon

Previous Governor Information

The following governors resigned in the previous 12 months:

Marian Scigulinsky, Foundation Governor 15.07.22-1.10.25
Tim Wright, Staff Governor 7.7.25-23.9.25
Niamh Dolan, Headteacher 1.12.20-31.08.25
​​​​​​​Sarah Heywood, Staff Governor, 28.11.22-20.05-25
Paul Nosal, Foundation Governor, 7.10.22-14.05.25
Michael Willis, Foundation Governor, 27.04.21-26.04.25

 

I have a concern.  Who do I speak to? what process do I follow?

Every situation is unique, so please don’t hesitate to speak directly with Mr Masterson

I would like to be aGovernor; what should I do?

You can find out more information about the role at Click here to discover more

Please contact the school office, click here

Contact the Governors

Should you wish to contact the School Governors, you can email amutton@bgn.oxon.sch.uk in the first instance.

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 uniquely created by God with gifts to share, and we work to nurture these talents as a beacon of Catholic education in Oxfordshire.

PFMAC Organsiation Structure

The Local Governing Body is entrusted, by the Board of Directors, with delegated authority within our school. Please see below for the current Scheme of Delegation.

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. 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.

If you wish to know more about PFMAC Governance, including Members and Directors and their pecuniary interests please see link below.

Updated 5 February 2026