Governors
The Governing Board is a group of volunteers drawn from all areas of the local community. It is a key part of the decision-making process of the school and is accountable for financial decisions and sustaining school improvement. The Governing Body and sub-committees meet once a term to discuss and decide on important aspects of school management. The key strategic functions of the Governing Body are to:
Ensure clarity of vision, values, ethos and strategic direction;
Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils;
Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
(Governors’ Handbook Department of Education 2013)
The Governing Board members visit the school during its working day to understand how the school operates as well and meeting on a regular basis. This helps to identify what St Mary’s does well and any areas for improvement. It also gives an opportunity to assess the impact of the decisions taken and agreed by the Governing Board.
We have a number of vacancies on your Governing Board. If you are interested in becoming a Governor, please contact Mrs Beer in the School Office on 0161 480 4736.
| Chair of Governors | Mrs Y. Guariento |
| Foundation Governors |
Ms J. Fleming Mrs L. Scanlan Vacancy |
| Co-opted Governors |
Mrs S. Brooks Mr J. Barton Vacancy Vacancy Vacancy |
| Associate Governors |
Mrs R. Grant Miss S. Hadfield Vacancy |
| Parent Governors |
Mrs C. Hallworth Mrs A. Murphy |
| Staff Governors | Vacancy |
Governing Board committees
Governor Profiles
Mrs Yvonne Guariento - Chair of Governors
Local Authority Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 24 Nov 2019 to 23 Nov 2023 (First appointed 24th November 2015)
Committees:
- Performance Management
Other responsibilities:
- Chair of Governors
- Linked governor for EYFS
Declaration of Interests
- Governor at Bridge Hall Primary school
Ms Jane Fleming
Foundation Ex-Officio appointed by the Diocese
Term of office: 24th June 2020 - 23rd June 2024
Committees:
- Performance Management committee
- Pay committee
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for RE
Declaration of Interests
- None
Ms Suzanne Brookes
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 8th March 2022 - 7th March 2026 (First appointed 7th March 2018)
Committees:
- Pay committee
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for SEND and Diversity
Declaration of Interests
- Works for Trinity High School
Miss Helen Tebbutt
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 23rd November 2021 - 22nd November 2025 (First appointed 13th November 2015)
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for EYFS and Numeracy
- Wellbeing Governor
Declaration of Interests
- Works for Highfield College
Mrs Colette Hallworth
Parent Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 10th February 2021 - 9th February 2025 (First appointed 27th January 2017)
Committees:
- Vice Chair of the Governing Board
- Pay committee
Other responsibilities:
- Health and Safety Governor
- Governor for Safeguarding/ LAC/ CP/ Young carers
Declaration of Interests
- None
Mrs Angelina Murphy
Parent Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office:1st January 2021 - 31st December 2024 (First appointed 28th April 2016)
Committees:
- Performance Management committee
Other responsibilities:
- Development Governor
Declaration of Interests
- None
Miss Selina Hadfield
Associate member appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 1st January 2021 - 31st December 2024 (First appointed 1st January 2013)
Committees:
- None
Other responsibilities:
- None
Declaration of Interests
- None
Mrs Rebecca Grant
Associate member appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 9th March 2020 - 8th March 2024
Committees:
- None
Other responsibilities:
- None
Declaration of Interests
- Husband is Headteacher of Highfields College, Stockport
Mrs Wendy Beer
School Business Manager
Committees:
- None
Other responsibilities:
- None
Declaration of Interests
- None
Mr Jonathan Barton
Co-opted Governor appointed by the Governing Board
Term of office: 10th October 2023 - 9th October 2027
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for Wellbeing
Declaration of Interests
- None
Mrs Lucy Scanlan
Foundation Governor appointed by the Diocese
Term of office: 13th July 2023 - 12th July 2027
Committees:
- Performance Management committee
Other responsibilities:
- Linked governor for Literacy
Declaration of Interests
- Works at St. Anne's High School
Governor attendance
Governor Diversity report