Governance
The Multi-Academy Trust Board and the Governing Body work with the Executive Headteacher, the Head of School and the staff at St Alban's Catholic Academy to make sure the school provides a good quality of education for all its pupils. For Information about the trust please see the Trust Website Link on the top of the page. Or click here
Governors are not expected to make day to day decisions about how the school is run. That's the role of the headteacher and senior staff.
Governors have three main roles:
- to provide strategic direction for the school;
- to act as a critical friend to the headteacher
- and to ensure accountability.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
To contact the Chair of Trustees please email the clerk to governors clerk@ourladyoffatimatrust.essex.sch.uk
Please note - your enquiry will be sent to the chair person of the local governing body of the school you are enquiring about.
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John Johnson Chair of Trustees, Governor at St John Fisher school and was previously the Headteacher of The Campion School from 1993 – 2011. During this time (September 2007 – 2011) John was also a School Improvement Partner allocated to schools to assist with target-setting, development and headteacher performance review and salary setting in Westminster, Newham and Barnet Following this John became an experienced educational consultant, especially in the fields of School Leadership, English, Literacy, Assessment, Curriculum, Governance, Staffing. |
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Maria Farres Chair of Governors is a parent and parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. Maria knows that Church and families need to work together to provide the best possible Catholic education to our children. As a parent of three children in the school she is able to support the school to strengthen the impact it has on all children. As a working professional Maria brings her analytical skills to her role as governor. Maria, has an in-depth understanding of leadership development in professional organisations and utilises her skills and experience to contribute to the schools’ mission
Fr. Bogdan Kot Parish Priest, Foundation Governor Governor with responsibility for RE and Music |
Mr Kendal qualified as a teacher from Liverpool Hope in 1995, with B.Ed Theology and Religious Studies. Before becoming the Executive Headteacher of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust in Harlow, Essex (April 2017) Mr Kendal was a Headteacher for ten years in a one form entry Catholic Primary school in Hertfordshire. I have been in education for 23 years, always serving in Catholic schools. Mr Kendal is passionate about developing a love of learning, for children to learn to love themselves and to love others.
Mrs Black has served Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust for 13 years, Anne-Marie trained as a Secondary school teacher and has a passion for Maths and Assessment. She has a thorough knowledge of the education system and uses this understanding to secure high standards and strong outcomes for the pupils in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust
Barry Westgate has been a Governor at St Alban’s for over 10 years.
His extensive experience gained in business leadership positions is used to challenge and support leadership, especially in his role as Chair of the Trust Improvement
Committee. As a member of the local parish he takes a keen interest in the Trust’s Catholic curriculum, culture and values.
Angela Green has been a practitioner of Education serving in all age ranges from Primary school aged pupils to Adult learners. Angela believes in life-long learning. Angela truly understands the fundamental necessity of an excellent primary learning experience as the bed-rock of all future learning.
Angela various teaching roles ensures she is able challenge and further support all members of the teaching community of the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust. She brings knowledge and understanding of the challenges faith schools face to the Trust.
Colin Wood is the Site manager within St Alban’s and serves as Staff Governor. Colin brings his vast experience of premises management to bear when serving the community of Our Lady of Fatima Trust.
The Trustees:
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John Johnson, Chair of Trustee Governor at St John Fisher school and was previously the Headteacher of The Campion School from 1993 – 2011. During this time (September 2007 – 2011) John was also a School Improvement Partner allocated to schools to assist with target-setting, development and headteacher performance review and salary setting in Westminster, Newham and Barnet Following this John became an experienced educational consultant. Key Skills
John Johnson has been a trustee since January 2023 Fr. Bogdan Kot Parish Priest, Trustee Governor with responsibility for RE and Music Key Skills
Fr Bogdan Kot has been a trustee since July 2011 |
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Maureen Perry, Trustee Maureen Perry has been involved in Primary Education throughout her career, teaching in Haringey, Harrow and Hackney. She has been a Headteacher of 3 Catholic primary schools and an Advisory Headteacher in Newham for fourteen years. Working as an Advisory Headteacher, focusing on the challenges facing inner city schools, those is special measures or requiring improvement, provided opportunities to develop a deep understanding of strategies to raise achievement. Important aspects of the role included collaborative work with senior leaders and sharing best practice across schools, resulting in sustained capacity for the future. As a School Improvement Partner in Newham and RE Inspector for the Diocese of Brentwood, she has also had the opportunity to support good and outstanding schools. Key Skills
Mrs Maureen Perry has been a trustee since December 2023 |
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Andrew McGeady, Trustee Andrew is a director at Cube, (Construction and property consultants) . Andrew is responsible for Cost Management, Quantity Surveying services and supporting Project Management and Architectural teams. Andrew works with clients and design teams from initial feasibility to project completion to ensure that informed options and cost advice are offered so that practical, cost efficient and value engineered build solutions are achieved. For over twenty years Andrew has worked with Developers, Retailers and Private Clients providing cost management services on a vast range of projects throughout the UK. He has worked with both leading Consultancies and Main Contractors which gives him insight and understanding of all aspects of Quantity Surveying practice. Key Skills
Mr Andrew McGeady has been a trustee since January 2023 |
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Mr Hugh Linden, Trustee Hugh Linden has been on the governing body for over 20 years in the role of Foundation governor due to his association with Our Lady of Fatima church. Hugh spent his career in Product Development and Operations and uses this experience in his governance role. The school and church is at the centre of the community and Hugh finds it a pleasure to serve the community in this way. Key Skills
Mr Hugh Linden has been a trustee since January 2023 |