
Governing Body
Gunnersbury Catholic School strives to educate all of its pupils within an environment where the Catholic traditions of learning, truth, justice, respect and community are promoted.
School Mission Statement
The Governing Body of Gunnersbury Catholic School is central to the realisation of our mission; through its responsibility determining and overseeing the strategic vision for our school. Working in partnership with the Headteacher, the Governing Body strives for continuous improvement in Gunnersbury’s provision set within our Catholic faith. This involves the following: establishing a development plan; setting challenging, yet achievable targets; interpreting information to assess progress and to determine appropriate action; and, to support Christ-centred and Christ-like care, teaching and learning for all.
All Governors are expected to be guided by Canon Law in their efforts and to operate according to the following principles (Nolan principles)
- Selflessness
- Integrity
- Objectivity
- Accountability
- Openness
- Honesty
The Governing Body fulfils its responsibilities through the functions of: Full Governing Body meetings, Governing Body Sub-Committees, Working Parties, Nominated Governor Role, Governor visits to the school.
Governing Body Sub-Committees
Welfare Committee
The Welfare Committee is responsible to the Full Governing Body for the safeguarding of all within our community. Preserving the welfare of those within our school encompasses both mental and physical needs and considerations. Furthermore the committee is committed through its work in ensuring children’s wellbeing on the widest level.
Committee Chair: Ms Linda Pope
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee is responsible to the Governing Body for the school’s provision that directly furthers pupils’ personal development and learning. All other governor committees will, to a greater or lesser extent, also influence these areas of student progression. As such the Curriculum committee will liaise with other committees to ensure the very best outcomes for the student body.
Committee Chair: Ms Jan Tellick
Staff, Finance, and Resources Committee
The Staff, Finance and Resources committee is responsible to the Governing Body for: the requirements associated with the employment of staff; all financial matters relating to the operation of the school; maintain and furthering the premises and physical resources of Gunnersbury.
Committee Chair: Mr Tony Duffy
Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee is responsible for the arrangement determining pupils’ entry to Gunnersbury Catholic School at Year 7, Year 12 and in-year applications. The committee operates within the admissions requirements for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.
Committee Chair: Richard Thompson
Catholic Life Committee
The Catholic Life Committee is responsible for the school’s spiritual development of pupils and the promotion of our Catholic faith. It also oversees the academic religious provision within Gunnersbury Catholic school.
Committee Chair: Philip Baptiste
Name |
Governor Type |
Governor Responsibility |
Business Interests |
Financial or other Material Interests |
Date of Appointment |
Term of Office Expiry Date |
Appointed by |
Governance roles in other educational establishments |
Material Interests through relationships with other governors and/or staff |
Kevin Burke |
Headteacher |
|
N/A |
N/A |
1/1/2009 |
None |
None |
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Andrew Flatt |
Chair Foundation Governor |
|
N/A |
N/A |
1/9/2014 |
31/8/2025 |
Diocese of Westminster |
None |
None |
Linda Pope |
Vice Chair Foundation Governor |
Welfare Committee Chair |
Solicitor |
N/A |
20/11/2018 |
31/8/2025 |
Diocese of Westminster |
None |
None |
Fr Eugene Baptiste |
Foundation Governor |
Catholic Life Committee Chair |
N/A |
N/A |
1/4/2014 |
31/8/2028 |
Diocese of Westminster |
None |
None |
Pietro Crescini |
Foundation Governor |
|
Financial Services |
N/A |
12/1/21 |
31/8/2026 |
School |
None |
None |
Tony Duffy |
Foundation Governor |
Staff, Finance and Resources Committee Chair |
Accountant |
N/A |
1/9/2015 |
31/8/2027 |
Diocese of Westminster |
None |
None |
John Paul Heffernan |
Foundation Governor |
|
|
N/A |
1/11/2021 |
31/8/2025 |
Diocese of Westminster |
None |
None |
Jennifer Malcolm |
Foundation Governor |
|
Lawyer and Social Work Leader |
N/A |
12/1/21 |
31/8/2028 |
School |
None |
None |
Adrian Zahra | Foundation Governor | Vice President | N/A | 1/10/2022 | 31/8/2026 | Diocese of Westminster | None | None | |
Jan Tellick |
LEA Governor |
Curriculum Committee Chair, CEIAG Link Governor |
N/A |
N/A |
1/9/2014 |
31/8/2028 |
Local Education Authority |
None |
None |
Richard Thompson |
Associate Governor |
Admissions Committee Chair |
Business Consultant |
N/A |
25/1/2018 |
31/8/2025 |
School |
None |
None |
Selwyn Boothe |
Staff Governor |
|
N/A |
N/A |
17/12/14 |
31/8/2028 |
School |
None |
None |
Anna Reynolds | Parent Governor | Civil Servant | N/A | 04/07/2024 | 31/08/2027 | School | None | None | |
John Boniface | Associate Governor | N/A | N/A | 08/12/2022 | 07/12/2025 | School | None | None |
Governor Committee Attendance (see below)
