Our Governors
The Role of the Governors
Our governing body has twelve members from diverse backgrounds in Education, IT and Finance. 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 the form of two committees focussing 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 to 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 - 2022 - 2023
There are no associate members of our governing body
|
Name of Governor |
Governance Role |
Appointed Body |
Committee |
Term of Office start and expiry date |
|
|
Mrs Margaret Cunningham |
Chair of Governors |
Appointed by Diocese |
Finance & Curriculum |
27/01/2020 - 26/01/2024 |
|
|
Dr Clare Campbell |
Vice Chair of Governors |
Appointed By Diocese |
Curriculum |
|
23/11/2021 - 22/11/2025 |
|
Mr Wayne Cunningham |
Acting Headteacher |
Governors |
Finance & Curriculum |
|
Ex-Officio |
|
Mr Francis O'Connor |
Foundation Governor |
Appointed by Diocese |
Curriculum |
|
17/09/2019 - 16/09/2023 |
|
Ms Claire Wallace |
Foundation Governor |
Appointed by Diocese |
Finance |
|
29/3/2021 - 28/03/2025 |
|
Mrs Helen Murphy |
Staff Governor |
Elected by Staff |
Curriculum |
|
01/7/2021 - 30/06/2025 |
|
Ms Jayne Harries |
Parent Governor |
Elected by Parents |
|
|
24/05/2021 - 23/05/2025 |
|
Mrs Angela Ager |
Foundation Governor |
Appointed by Diocese |
Finance (Chair) |
|
08/06/2022 - 07/06/2026 |
|
Mrs Judith Thompson |
LA Governor |
Appointed by LA |
Finance |
|
13/07/2023 - 14/07/2027 |
|
Vacant |
Parent Governor |
Elected by Parents |
|
|
|
|
Fr Peter Tierney |
Foundation Governor |
Appointed By Diocese |
Curriculum |
|
Ex-Officio |
| Vacant |
Foundation Governor |
Appointed By Diocese |
|
|
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Register of Interests 2022-2023
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
- Mrs Angela Ager - Chair at St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, Manchester and a foundation director (trustee) of Romera Catholic Academy Trust
- Dr Clare Campbell - Headteacher at The Divine Mercy RC Primary School, Manchester.
- Ms Claire Wallace - Headteacher at The Barlow RC High School, Manchester.
Relevant business and pecuniary interests: Dr Clare Campbell - Art Therapist.
Contact the Governors:
If you want to get involved or have questions regarding our governing body, please contact the Chair of Governors, Margaret Cunningham, via m.cunningham@st-ambrose.manchester.sch.uk or the school office.