Governors work closely with headteachers, school staff and representatives from the local authority (LA). Please click on any name below to find out more about their roles and responsibilities.
| Mrs D Jubb – (Chair) Foundation Governor | Mr L. Kerrigan – (Vice Chair) Foundation Governor |
| Fr F McCullagh – Foundation Governor | Mrs F Marshall – Foundation Governor |
| Mr S McDermott – Foundation Governor | Mr J Bagley – Foundation Governor |
| Mr R Brown – Local Authority Governor | Mrs K. Robinson – Foundation Governor |
| Mrs C Frost – Associate Governor | Miss F A Guy – Staff Governor |
| Mrs J Place – Parent Governor | Mrs T Blunt – Parent Governor |
| Mr L J Duncan – (Head Teacher) -Staff Governor | Miss P Raine – Observer |
Business and financial interests and other roles
| Mrs D Jubb Business: Supply Teacher – Part time Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Mr L. Kerrigan Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Fr F McCullagh Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: Governor – Shotton Colliery |
Mrs F Marshall Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Mr S McDermott Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Mr J Bagley Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Mr R Brown Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Mrs K. Robinson Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Mrs C Frost Business: HLTA Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Miss F A Guy Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Mrs J Place Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Mrs T Blunt Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
| Mr L J Duncan Business: Headteacher Financial: No Other Roles: Governor – East Boldon Junior School – South Tyneside |
Miss P Raine Business: No Financial: No Other Roles: No |
Annual Statement 2017
Governors provide an annual statement to parents each year which outlines their roles and work within school. Click on the link to read the Governors Annual Statement for 2017.
Statutory Guidance for Governing Bodies
St Mary Magdalen RCVA Primary School adhere to the statutory guidance from the Department of Education. This means that governing bodies must have regard to it when carrying out duties relating to the constitution of governing bodies in maintained schools.
The Constitution of Governing Bodies of Maintained Schools (Updated Aug 2017)
How To Become A School Governor
If you require further information on the roles and responsibilities of School Governors or you are interested in becoming one, visit the Durham County Council website School Governor section.
Governing Body Committee Structure
