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 full governing body meets six times a year; these meetings focus on the curriculum, school development, admissions, finance, safeguarding, personnel, and premises. Within these meetings, the governing body receives 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 - 2025 - 2026
There are no associate members of our governing body
Name of Governor | Governance Role | Appointed Body | Term of Office start and expiry date | |
Dr Matthew Johnson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by the Diocese | 22/05/2024 - 21/05/2028 | |
Mrs Carole Partington | Headteacher | Governors | Ex-Officio | |
Mr Francis O'Connor | Foundation Governor | Appointed by the Diocese | 16/01/2024 - 15/01/2028 | |
Mr Gary Cooper | Staff Governor | Elected by Staff | 18/09/2024 - 17/09/2028 | |
Mrs Angela Ager | Foundation Governor | Appointed by the Diocese | 26/03/2025 - 25/03/2029 | |
Fr Peter Tierney | Foundation Governor | Appointed By the Diocese | Ex-Officio | |
Vacant | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | ||
Ms Kimberley Fields | Parent Governor | Elected by Parents | 01/10/2024 - 30/09/2028 | |
Ms Clair Watson | Foundation Governor | Appointed By the Diocese | 19/06/2025 - 18/06/2029 | |
Vacant | LA Governor | Appointed by LA | ||
Vacant | Foundation Governor | Appointed By the Diocese |
Register of Interests 2025-2026
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Angela Ager - Chair of Trustees at Romero Catholic Academy Trust, Chair of Local Governing Body at St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School and Chair of Local Governing Body at Pear Tree Specialist Support School.
Carole Partington - Chair of Governing Body at Cloverlea Primary School
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.