Welcome to our Governors’ section
Please find below details of how our Governing body is structured, including the names, categories and responsibilities for each Governor.
St Francis RC Primary School is part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust. The school is supported by a dedicated Local Governing Body which, alongside the Trust, is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and development of the school. An important aspect of this role is to act as a critical friend, by providing support, offering constructive challenge, asking insightful questions, and representing the interests of the wider school community.
The Local Governing Body works in close partnership with the Headteacher and staff to ensure the continued success of the school. While the Headteacher has responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the school, governors and the Trust contribute to strategic decision-making in areas such as staffing, curriculum development, finance, and school premises. Together, they help to ensure that the school is well-managed, financially secure, and able to provide a broad range of academic, spiritual, and social opportunities for all pupils.
Meet The Governors
| Name | Role | Term | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jones | Foundation Governor/ Co-Chair | 2 April 2023 to 1st April 2027 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Christine Maymon | Foundation Governor/ Co-Chair | 2 October 2022 to 1 October 2026 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Leah Deighan | Staff Governor | 1st Jan 2023 to 2nd Jan 2027 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Fr Kevin Murphy | Ex Officio | 6 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 2026 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Mary Garvey | Foundation Governor | 23 Sep 2022 to 22 Sep 2026 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Maree Jordan | Foundation Governor | 1 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2028 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Anne O’Dwyer | Headteacher | 1st Sept 2024 to 1st Sept 2028 | Appointed by Parents |
| Louise McGeever | Parent Governor | 7th Oct 2025 to 7th Oct 2029 | Appointed by Parents |
| Name | Role | Term | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Gee | Chair | 2 Sep 2021 to 26 Jun 2023 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Father Kevin Murphy | Ex Officio | 2 Nov 2019 to 1 Nov 2023 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Mary Garvey | Foundation | 23 Sep 2022 to 22 Sep 2026 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Christine Maymon | Foundation | 6 Oct 2022 to 5 Oct 2026 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Ifeoma Ogbologu | Foundation | 13 Dec 2022 to 16 Apr 2024 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Himo Sonny-Joe | Parent | 1 Nov 2021 to 31 Oct 2025 | Appointed by Parents |
| Dean Maryan | Parent | 14 Nov 2022 to 13 Nov 2026 | Appointed by Parents |
| Pat Jones | Foundation | 24 Mar 2023 to 23 Mar 2027 | Appointed by Salford Diocese |
| Leah Deighan | Staff | 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2026 | Appointed by the Staff |
| Lynn Elder | Ex Officio | Headteacher | Appointed by Salford Diocese |