--- title: "Governance" url: "https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/governance" school: "St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Hartlepool [Click Here](https://stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01429 274936 **Email:** admin@stteresashartlepool.bhcet.org.uk # Governance **Headteacher** Anthony McGheeney **Clerk** Ann Robinson-Ruddock **Foundation Governors** Sue Lister - Chair of Governors - Finance and Premises; Pupil Premium and Health and Safety Governor Gemma Palmer - Vice Chair of Governors - Curriculum and Catholic Ethos Governor Jane Jennings - Safeguarding; LAC and SEND Governor Ruth Leonard - EYFS Governor 3 x Vacancies **Parent Governor** Vacancy **Staff Governor** Vacancy **Community Governor** Tom Feeney - School and Community Engagement and Personal Development Governor; Sports Premium Governor **Correspondence for the Chair of Governors should be sent to:** St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary School Callander Road Hartlepool TS25 3BG **Local Governing Committee Attendance 2022 - 2023** | Governor | Term of Office | Governor Type | 21 Jun 2021 | 17th Oct 2022 | 13th Feb 2023 | 6th July 2023 | Governor Responsibilities | Declaration of Interest | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | *Y = Attended* | *N = Apologies Accepted* | *NA = Apologies not Accepted* | *NS = No Apologies sent* | *? = Attendance Not Marked* | *Blank = Not Required* | | | | | Mrs Sue Lister | 22/09/21 - 21/05/25 | Foundation Governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Chair of Governors Health and Safety Governor Finance and Premises | COO of Ad Astra Academy Trust | | Mrs Ruth Leonard | 30/09/22 -29/09/26 | Staff Governor | Appointed September 2022 | Y | Y | Y | EYFS Governor | Employed by St Teresa's School | | Mrs Joanne Bruton | Whilst Headteacher | Headteacher from September 2022 | Employed from September 2022 | Y | Y | Y | DSL | Headteacher at St Teresa's School | | Mrs Jane Jennings | 02/03/21 -01/03/25 | Foundation Bishop Appointed | Y | Y | Y | Y | Safeguarding Governor SEND Governor | Employed by Body Balance | | Mrs Gemma Louise Palmer | 19/07/21 - 18/07/25 | Foundation Bishop Appointed | N | Y | Y | Y | Catholic Life LAC School Curriculum | Employee of BHCET Parent at St Teresa's School | | Mrs Claire Appleton | 21/06/21 - 2-0/06/25 | Community Governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Finance Pupil Premium Sports Premium | Parent at St Teresa's School Employed by Hartlepool Borough Council | | Mr Tom Feeney | 08/10/21 - 07/10/25 | Parent Governor | NS | NS | AA | Y | School and Community Engagement Personal Development | Local Authority Councillor | | Mr Miles Sharp | 27/09/18 - 26/09/22 | Staff Governor | Y | End of term of office September 2022 | N/A | N/A | English | Employed by St Teresa's School | | Mr Glenn McLintock | 12/11/21 - 11/11/25 | Foundation Governor | Y | Y | Y | Y | Vice Chair of Governors Behaviour and attitudes Attendance | Employee of BHCET Parent at St Teresa's School | Thinking of becoming a Governor? 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