Meet the Governors
The governors’ remit is to appoint the head-teacher and assist her (him) in the management of the school; governors are not managers in their own right, but are there to advise and help the head-teacher with decisions which affect the school’s direction. To do this governors meet at least three times a year as a full governing body, but most of the tasks are delegated to committees as follows; Resources and Learning and Standards.
Mrs Nicola Connolly
Category of Governor:
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
27th July 2018
Appointed/Elected by:
Appointed by the Bishop of Clifton
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Member of the Headteacher's Performance Management Panel;
Vice Chair of Governors; Nominated Governor for Safeguarding and Child Protection; Link Governor for Maths; and Pupil Premium & Children in Care;
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Parent of children attending the School
Statement:
I am a barrister specialising in family law. I have vast experience of finance and children matters. I am a foundation governor at St Joseph’s. I am the Safeguarding Governor and Chair of the Resources Committee.
I am also a very proud mother of two boys; my eldest attends St Joseph’s. When not on family adventure walks or out exploring the outdoors with my boys, I also enjoy running, swimming and singing.
I love the school ethos. It is really important to me that this is upheld as I firmly believe that with a solid foundation built through faith, hope and love children really can REACH to be the best they can be, now and in their future.
Mrs Clare Howells
Category of Governor:
Acting Headteacher of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
1st September 2020
Appointed/Elected by:
Ex-officio as Acting Headteacher
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
TBA
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Employee of the School
Statement:
Mrs Sydney Gwyer
Category of Governor:
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
1st March 2017
Appointed/Elected by:
Appointed by the Bishop of Clifton
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Co-Chair of Governors; Member of the Headteacher's Performance Management Panel; Link Governor for Chaplaincy, History, RE & PSHE
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Statement:
We moved to Nympsfield in 1971. Our 7 children were all at St Joseph’s school. I worked as a dentist in the NHS, with my husband. We have both been active within the Parish, supporting schools via PTA and Governors. I have been a catechist, doing Communion classes for 10 years. I enjoy reading, gardening, playing bridge and spending time with our 20 grandchildren.
Miss Kathleen McCarthy
Category of Governor:
Staff Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
30th September 2020
Appointed/Elected by:
Elected by Staff
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
TBA
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Employee of the School
Statement:
Category of Governor:
Local Authority Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
20th January 2021
Appointed/Elected by:
Nominated by the Local Authority and appointed by the Governing Body
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
TBA
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Gloucestershire County Councillor for Dursley Division
Member of Dursley Town Council
Statement:
TBC
Mrs Catherine Pinnock
Category of Governor:
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
29th September 2020
Appointed/Elected by:
Appointed by the Bishop of Clifton
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
PE & Sport; SEND
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Parent of child or children attending the school.
Statement:
TBC
Mrs Gabriella Tiley
Category of Governor:
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
1st March 2017
Appointed/Elected by:
Appointed by the Bishop of Clifton
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Co-Chair of Governors; Member of the Pay & Conditions Committee; Nominated Governor for Finance and for Inclusion (Attendance, Behaviour and Special Educational Needs & Disabilities); Link Governor for Geography and Music
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Parent of Children attending the School.
Statement:
Following careers in banking and the TA, I spent some years working in my local parish and as a Registrar of births, deaths and marriages. Since 2012, I have worked as a commercial property asset manager. Our 4 boys attended St Joseph’s between 2000 – 2020, before moving on to St Peter’s Catholic School, Gloucester. I am committed to Catholic Education and feel privileged to be able to use my professional skills to help support our wonderful team of staff who provide a secure, safe and caring environment where pupils are nurtured to be the best they can be. As a family, we enjoy visiting the Channel Islands, Cornwall and Cumbria. I also enjoy baking, reading and needlework, when time permits!
Mr Grant Scott
Category of Governor:
Parent Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term
4th February 2019
Appointed/Elected by:
Elected by Parents (unopposed)
Date term ended/stepped down:
13th February 2021
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Member of the Pay & Conditions Committee; Link Governor for Art, Communication (including Parental Engagement), Computing, Design Technology and Staff Well Being
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Child attending the School; Senior Lecturer, Oxford Brookes University
Mr Perry Guess
Category of Governor:
Parent Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
10th February 2017
Appointed/Elected by:
Elected by Parents
Date term ended/stepped down:
9th February 2021
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Member of the Pay & Conditions Committee; Link Governor for Data Protection, Outcomes/Pupil Progress, and Science
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Parent of children attending the School
Mr Bernard Daulby
Category of Governor:
Foundation Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
31st January 2020
Appointed/Elected by:
Appointed by the Bishop of Clifton
Date term ended/stepped down:
30th December 2020
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
TBA
Other Relevant Information, including any Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
N/A
Category of Governor:
Local Authority Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
3rd May 2017
Appointed/Elected by:
Nominated by the Local Authority, Appointed by the Governing Body
Date term ended/stepped down:
5th September 2020
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
Member of the Headteacher's Performance Management Panel;
Nominated Governor for Health & Safety; Link Governor for English; and PE & Sport
Relevant Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Parent of child or children attending the School
Mrs Anita Busby
Category of Governor:
Staff Governor
Date Appointed/Elected for a 4-year term:
27th September 2016
Appointed/Elected by:
Elected by Staff
Date term ended/stepped down:
26th September 2020
Governor Link Roles and Responsibilities:
N/A
Relevant Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary Interests:
Employee of the School
Other Relevant Information
None
- Governing Body Members 2020-21 - Feb 2021.pdf
- Instrument of Government - 1st October 2020.pdf
- Governors' Standing Orders and Code of Conduct 2020-21 - Final (Amended 24.03.2021).pdf
- Governor Attendance at Meetings During the Last 12 Months - July 2021.pdf