Our Governors
The Role of the Governors
Our governing body has twelve members from diverse Education, IT and Finance backgrounds. All governors are volunteers and are appointed to assist in the school's strategic direction; the governors do not get involved in the day-to-day running of the school or in how the school is managed but are there as a support to the senior leaders in promoting high standards of education, welfare and spiritual wellbeing of all our pupils, working alongside senior leaders to promote and support the school's success. Acting as a “Critical Friend”, helping to ensure high standards are maintained and that all of our children remain happy and healthy whilst making outstanding educational progress.
The governors meet regularly in two committees focusing on the curriculum, school development, admissions, finance, safeguarding, personnel, and premises. The full governing body meets each term to discuss outstanding issues from the committees and receive feedback from the headteacher and senior leaders regarding the school's progress.
At St Ambrose, there are four types of governing roles. These are foundation governors, a staff governor, parent governors, and a local authority governor.
Click on the Meet Our Governors link at the bottom of the page to learn more about our governors.
Membership & Structure - 2024 - 2025
There are no associate members of our governing body
Name of Governor | Governance Role | Appointed Body | Committee | Term of Office start and expiry date | |
Dr Matthew Johnson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by Diocese | Curriculum | 22/05/2024 - 21/05/2028 | |
Mrs Michelle Waterworth | Headteacher | Governors | Finance & Curriculum | Ex-Officio | |
Mr Francis O'Connor | Foundation Governor | Appointed by Diocese | Curriculum | 16/01/2024 - 15/01/2028 | |
Mr Gary Cooper | Staff Governor | Elected by Staff | Curriculum | 18/09/2024 - 17/09/2028 | |
Mrs Judith Thompson | LA Governor | Appointed by LA | Finance Safeguarding & SEND | 13/07/2023 - 14/07/2027 | |
Fr Peter Tierney | Foundation Governor | Appointed By Diocese | Curriculum | Ex-Officio | |
Miss Vicky Hurley | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | Finance | 01/09/2024 - 31/08/2028 | |
Ms Kimberley Fields | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | Finance | 01/10/2024 - 30/09/2028 | |
Vacant | Foundation Governor | Appointed By Diocese | Curriculum | ||
Vacant | Foundation Governor | Appointed by Diocese | Finance | ||
Register of Interests 2024-2025
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Relevant business and pecuniary interests: None.
Contact the Governors:
If you want to get involved or have questions regarding our governing body, please get in touch with the Chair of Governors via
chair@st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk or the school office.