The Governors are responsible for the conduct of the school, and promote high standards of educational achievement. We do not manage the school on a day to day basis but we provide the framework in which the Headteacher and the staff operate. We act as a critical friend to the school and staff.
As the responsible body we are tasked with:
- Providing a strategic view
- Agreeing a policy framework
- Appointing the Headteacher
- Agreeing the school improvement strategy
- Setting statutory targets
- Agreeing budgets and staffing structures
- Monitoring and evaluating the work of the school
- Signing off the self evaluation process
- Responding to Ofsted reports
In order to do this, governors need to gain knowledge of how their school operates through training, by attending meetings, and school visits. You can view the Governors' record of attendance at meetings by clicking on the link to the right (Please note that attendance data is recorded against Full Governing Board and Committee meetings only as required by the DFE. Governors may attend school on other matters throughout the year).
The Governing Body is limited in number and is made up of Staff Governors and Parent Governors who are elected, Foundation Governors who are all appointed by the Diocese and Local Authority Governors who are appointed by the LA.
We are often looking for new Governors who have a keen interest in developing the school. If you have relevant professional experience or a desire to learn new skills in order to contribute fully to the work of the Governing Body we want to hear from you.
If you would like to contact the Governors please write to the Chair of Governors via the school or email chair@st-pauls.org.uk.
Foundation Governor Vacancies:
St Paul’s Catholic School, Leadenhall is seeking to recruit Foundation Governors to support the strategic direction of the School. We encourage individuals who are keen on supporting an excellent Catholic education to please get in touch. For further enquiries please contact Paul Herbert (Chair of Governors) or Rob Baxter (Vice-Chair of Governors).
Election of Parent Governor:
We are inviting nominations for the vacancy of Parent Governor at St Paul's. You can find out more in this letter. To find out more about the role please click here and for the nomination form please click here. The form, including the 200 word personal statement, should be returned to the school addressed to the Headteacher by Friday 24th October at 9am.
Paul Herbert
Chair of Governors and Foundation Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. For a biography click here. Committees: Resources and Personnel, Headteacher's Performance Management (Chair). Appointed 01/04/23. Term of Office ending 31/03/27.
Andrew Beckett
Staff Governor
Committees: Governor with responsibility for Communications. Appointed 31/10/22. Term of Office ending 30/10/26.
Fr Francis Higgins
Foundation Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. Committees: Resources and Personnel, Admissions and Safeguarding.Governor with responsibility for RE. Appointed 01/02/23. Term of Office ending 31/01/27.
Rob Baxter
Vice Chair of Governors and Local Authority Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. For a biography click here. Committees: Resources and Personnel (Chair), Pay Review (Chair). Appointed 20/07/22. Term of Office ending 19/07/26.
Sylvester Mathias
Foundation Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. For a biography click here. Committees: Resources and Personnel, Headteacher's Performance Management. Governor with responsibility for Health & Safety. Appointed 01/12/22. Term of Office ending 30/11/26.
Delali Antwi Gyamfi
Parent Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. For a biography click here. Committees: Curriculum and Teaching, Pay Review. Appointed 15/10/24. Term of Office ending 14/10/28.
Ify Oduko
Parent Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. Committees: Admissions and Safeguarding (Chair), Curriculum and Teaching. Governor with responsibility for Development and Careers. Appointed 15/10/24. Term of Office ending 14/10/28.
Sarah Lee
Parent Governor
Attendance - please refer to the Governors' Record of Attendance document linked on this page. For a biography click here. Committees: Resouces and Personnel, Admissions and Safeguarding. Appointed 9/11/25. Term of Office ending 18/11/29.
Steve Augustyn
Foundation Governor
Committees: Curriculum and Teaching, Pay Review. Appointed 01/06/24. Term of Office ending 31/05/28.
Jane Kapaya
Foundation Governor
Committees: Curriculum and Teaching. Governor with responsibility for Safeguarding. Appointed 01/09/22. Term of Office ending 31/08/26.
Lois Adura
Foundation Governor
Committees: Appointed 01/09/25. Term of Office ending 30/08/29.
Claire Kitching
Clerk to the Governing Board
Clare has worked at Milton Keynes City Council and has supported the Governing Board at St Paul's for the past ten years. As an experienced governance professional she provides advice on education law, governance procedures, offering support and guidance to the Governing Board on governance issues, roles and responsibilities and best practices.
