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 D Myers – 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 | |
Annual Statement 2016
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 2016.
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 2015)
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
| Name | Position | Committee | Term of Office Ends | Representing | Responsibilities |
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| Mrs D Jubb | Chair | Admissions (VA only) Appeals Personnel Curriculum & Standards HT Performance Management | 01/12/18 | Foundation | Year 3 Link Safeguarding Child Protection English KS1 & Maths |
| Mr L Kerrigan | Vice Chair | Finance & Premises First / Pay Review HT Performance Management | 16 12 18 | Foundation | Year 5 Link Health & Safety Assessment ICT E-Safety |
| Fr F McCullagh | Admissions (VA only) | 02 12 18 | Foundation | Year 6 Link | |
| Mrs F Marshall | First / Pay Review Personnel | 08 01 21 | Foundation | Year 1 Link English KS2 RE |
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| Mr S McDermott | Admissions (VA only) Appeals Finance & Premises | 22 09 17 | Foundation | Year 4 Link Finance |
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| Mr J Bagley | Appeals Finance & Premises | 05 10 19 | Foundation | Year 2 Link Knowledge & Understanding (Science) |
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| Mrs K Robinson | First / Pay Review Appeals HT Performance Management Personnel Curriculum & Standards Admissions (VA only) | 18 01 19 | Foundation | EYFS Link Creative (Art, DT, Music) |
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| Mrs C Frost | Curriculum & Standards Admissions (VA only) | 31 08 19 | Associate | PE | |
| Miss F A Guy | Curriculum &Standards | 27 01 17 | Staff | MFL | |
| Mr L J Duncan | Head Teacher | Admissions Curriculum & Standards Finance & Premises Personnel | Staff | Headteacher Role | |
| Mrs J Place | 07 09 20 | Parent | Year 6 Link Knowledge & Understanding (Geography and History) |
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| Mrs T Blunt | 07 09 20 | Parent | Year 4 Link SEND PE |
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| Miss P Raine | Deputy Headteacher | Observer |
