Welcome to our Governors’ section.
The Governing Body
The Governing Body support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in setting the strategic direction for the school, monitoring the use of financial and other resources, recruiting staff and overseeing progress towards areas of school improvement. The Governing Body of St Matthew’s comprises of elected representatives from the parent body and teaching and support staff teams as well as representatives from the church and local authority. Governors are always keen to hear parents’ views and are always available to talk with parents at parents’ evenings. Parents can also contact the Chair of Governors and other members of the Governing Body through the school office.
Chair of Governors: Revd. Professor Dr Ian Williams (Chair of Ethos and Values Committee)
Vice Chair: Rebecca Overton
Headteacher: Fiona Deakin
Staff Governor: Joan Amphlett
LA Governor: Gary Bowman (Chair of Resources Committee)
Foundation Governors:
Gareth Brown
Martin Kendrick
Lucy Mair
Rebecca Overton
Andrew Williams
Revd. Professor Dr Ian Williams
Vacancy
Parent Governors:
Sabrina Jaques
Samreen Iqbal