We pray that by working together for our pupils and their families we continue to develop an excellent Catholic Education.
The Governor representatives of St Joseph’s aim to keep all our parents and carers informed of who we are, the various committees we sit on and what we do and give you an insight into the work that goes on in school.
Hopefully, this will give you a better understanding of the role of a ‘School Governing Body ‘ and perhaps some of you might think about volunteering yourself for this stimulating but, unfortunately, unpaid work!
We, as School Representatives, have legal duties, powers and responsibilities delegated from the Board of Directors of the ‘St John Paul II Multi-Academy’ that we must exercise as a body. No Representative can act individually.
Mr Terence Forker
Chair of the Local Governing Body
Mr Terence Forker
Chair of Governors
My name is Terence Forker and I have been a Foundation Governor at St Joseph's since 2020. I am the Safeguarding Lead Governor for St Joseph's. My children have all attended the school and I am privileged to be in a position to give something back in return for the wonderful education the school provides. Outside of school I work as a Director for a Civil Engineering company and enjoy cycling, walking and quality family time.
If you wish to contact myself please do so via enquiry@stjosutton.net
Fr Ryan Service
Foundation Governor
I am a Catholic priest and is currently the Assistant at Holy Trinity parish and Sacred Heart parish. Previously, I was working in Banbury where I was governor at St Joseph the Worker Primary School and chaplain to St John's Primary School and Blessed George Napier secondary. I am a foundation governor and work voluntarily to support the Catholic life, ethos, and curriculum of the school, while also being a chaplain.
Mrs Leonnie Bates
Staff Governor
I obtained my teaching degree from Newman University as an early years specialist and I have been teaching at St Joseph’s for 6 years. I love teaching phonics and watching the children grasp their early reading skills. I am also staff governor here at school. Outside of work I enjoy taking my daughter on days out, seeing friends and family as well as spending time at our cottage in Devon.
Ms Alicia Henry- Ocquaue
Foundation Governor
Mrs Catherine Biddle
Foundation Governor
My name is Catherine and I was elected a Parent Governor in 2024. I have been a secondary school teacher for over 17 years. Currently I am Head of Geography and enjoy watching children develop a passion for the world around them. I have two children at St Josephs who love school . I love listening to all the fun and interesting things they do at school every day. Outside of work I love spending time with my extended family and walking my dog.
Mrs Lucia Terry
Foundation Governor
Mrs Jo Hanrahan
Foundation Governor
