Governors
A Welcome from our Chair of Governors, Mrs E Jones
Dear Parents/Carers,
Once again as Chair of Governors I am delighted to welcome all our parents, old and new, to our website. I hope you will find all the information you need here, but if not please don’t hesitate to get in touch either with the school or myself via school.
This last academic year has seen St Damian’s receive many accolades, you may have read about these in the press or from Mr. Logue’s recent letter to parents. In July we were particularly proud to be named Secondary School of the Year by the Manchester Evening News. We were also named as the top school in Tameside in the Real Schools Guide published by the MEN in July of this year. Our examination successes have continued and we have continued to go from strength to strength. I am sure this will continue this coming academic year. The staff once again has exceeded all expectations, not because of things laid down by Government and external agencies, but because of their own desire to help your children ensure they receive the best possible education. You can be sure your children are receiving not just an academic education but an all-round Catholic education. We are rightly proud of our reputation for the outstanding pastoral support of our children. We are fully inclusive and every child matters to us and with the excellent experienced staff we have and the facilities available I am confident in saying your child couldn’t be at a better school. It is a school where we recognise each child’s individual needs, talents and contributions.
As Chair of Governors I think you will have learned how proud I am of St Damian’s and assure you we will do our very best to ensure your child enjoys their stay with us, is kept safe and achieves their full potential and leaves here as a responsible, respectful, educated, caring member of the community with values that are second to none.
I look forward to meeting you in the near future at one of our various events.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Jones
Chair of Governors
Governing Body of St Damian's RC Science College
Governor Profiles
Mrs E Jones
Foundation Governor
Chair of Governors
Date of Appointment 20/02/2020
Term of office to 19/02/2024
I have been associated with St Damian’s for over 40 years and I am proud to be Chair of this great school. I am very active in all aspects of the school including performance, L&T and our Catholic ethos. I know the staff and pupils and very importantly they know me. I feel privileged to be part of a Governing Body who cares so much for the pupils and who work so hard to ensure the pupils receive a first class all around education based on our Catholic ethos. My hobbies are spending time with my family, reading and I am a lifelong season ticket holder at Manchester United.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mr S Logue
Headteacher
I have been at St Damian’s now for ten years, four years as Headteacher. It is such an honour and privilege to lead such a dedicated staff to ensure that our great pupils receive a world class education. Our Community; pupils, staff, parents and
governors are committed to our simple vision, to become outstanding in all that we do!
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mrs L Dean
Foundation Governor
Vice Chair of Governors
Date of Appointment 28/11/2017
Term of office to 27/11/2021
I am a very proud ex-pupil of St Damian's and I want to give something back to the school. My aim as Vice Chair is to work alongside the Headteacher to ensure that the pupils achieve their full potential. I have worked in a variety of management roles in Financial Services and Banking for over 25 years and my current role is within HR. This experience has enabled me to be an active member of the Finance committee and the Headteachers performance management committee.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Co-Operative Bank
Material Interests: None
Rev Fr S Firth
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 20/02/2020
Term of office to 19/02/2024
I'm parish priest of the Catholic Parishes in Ashton under Lyne and a governor at Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Christopher's primary schools.
I work with youth across the diocese of Salford and enjoy the many varied aspects of ministry. I have an active role as School Chaplain working closely with our liturgy group and RE team to ensure that pupils develop spiritually
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Ex-Officio Governor at St Christopher’s RC Primary School & Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Material Interests: None
Mrs E Aspin
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 20/02/2020
Term of office to 19/02/2024
I have been a governor of St Damian’s for a number of years and bring my experience of being Chair at a local Primary to this role. My daughter attended St Damian’s and has been very successful in her career. I work for the LA in the capacity as a member of the care team.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests:
Chair of Our Lady of Mount Carmel RC Primary School
Material Interests: Local Officer (Tameside)
Position Vacant
Foundation Governor
Mrs K Connor
Foundation Governor
Date of Appointment 05/03/2021
Term of office to 04/03/2025
I am currently appointed as a Foundation Governor at St Damian’s RC Science College, having previously been a parent governor for the school for 7 years. I currently work for NHS Pennine Care Foundation which is a specialist Mental Health Trust. This allows me to use my job role experience when supporting the school as my Link role of Safeguarding. I also support the Finance Committee.
Appointed by: Diocese
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Position Vacant
Foundation Governor
Mrs J Glynn
Local Authority Governor
Date of Appointment 24/02/2020
Term of office to 23/02/2024
I am the local authority governor for St Damian's and my son is in Year 11. My other child left St Damian’s a few years ago and is now a successful Social Worker. I work as a merchandiser for an education resources
supplier. My aim is to play a strategic role in raising school standards, ensuring accountability & evaluating school performance through for example termly governors’ exams analysis meetings.
Appointed by: Local Authority
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mrs A Ogden
Staff Governor
Date of Appointment 25/11/2016
Term of office to 24/11/2024
I have worked in the education sector since 1994 having previously worked for the NHS as a Finance Officer. My role on the Governing Board is the financial management of the school and member of the Finance and Staffing Committee. I have responsibility for H&S including helping train staff in CPR and use of AED defibrillators. I am an assessor for the DofE award scheme at St Damian’s, and I support our school community in fundraising events, which is something I really enjoy. I am very passionate about being part of a team that continues to deliver high standards and outcomes for all our pupils. Along with the guidance and support of the school governors, St Damian’s staff work extremely hard to create a safe and inspiring environment for everyone and I am grateful for the opportunity to represent the views and ideas of the staff.
Appointed by: Staff
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Position Vacant
Parent Governor
Ms R Eke
Parent Governor
Date of Appointment 26/03/2021
Term of office to 25/03/2025
I am newly appointed as a parent governor with a young daughter in the current year 7: 2020/21 academic year and am very keen to bring my skill to the governing body. I am a very passionate Science lead practitioner; I have served in diverse capacities in several schools and look forward to the opportunities that lay ahead and looking forward to bringing my skill and 15 years teaching experience and safeguarding into my new role as a parent governor.
Appointed by: Parents
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mrs K Lowe
Associate Governor
Date of Appointment 15/03/2021
Term of office to 14/03/2022
I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to continue to work with the whole community of St. Damian's in ensuring the children of our school continue to receive exceptional teaching and high quality support for their wellbeing. Having previously worked in the school for twenty years and as a parent of two children currently attending the school I feel I am well placed to represent the interests of all our parents for their children.
Appointed by: Govenors
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Mrs G Carter
Associate Governor
Date of Appointment 15/03/2021
Term of office to 14/03/2022
I am extremely pleased to be a governor at St Damian’s as I have been involved with the school for a long time now. Two of my children attended St Damian’s and I served on the board of governors as a foundation governor in the past. I am currently chair at a local primary school and I work as Head of Teacher Training at a private language school where I am involved in the running of the EFL teacher training department, operational issues and the safeguarding and pastoral care of all our trainee teachers. Both of these roles have equipped me with transferable sills that can be of great benefit to St Damian’s.
Appointed by: Govenors
Relevant Business & Pecuniary Interests: None
Material Interests: None
Committee Block
Chair
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Vice-Chair
Ms Loretta Dean
Training Link Governor
Mrs Joyce Glynn
Child Protection/Safeguarding /SEN Governor
Mrs Kathryn Connor
Pupil Premium Governor
English Link Governor
Maths Link Governor
Leadership and Management
Ms Loretta Dean
Achievement
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Teaching and Learning
Behaviour
Mrs Kathryn Connor
RE/S48
Fr Simon Firth
Finance and Human Resources Committee
Mrs Liz Aspin
Ms Loretta Dean
Mrs Kathryn Connor
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Headteacher
Mrs Angela Ogden (SBM)
Premises, Health and Safety Committee
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Mr Adam Simpson (Robertson Group FM)
Mr Jamie Maxwell (ICT Service Delivery Manager)
Mrs Angela Ogden (Health & Safety Officer)
Complaints Committee
Any eligible governor
Pupil Discipline Committee
(Pupil Exclusions)
Any eligible governor
Pay Committee
Ms Loretta Dean
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Pay Appeals Committee
The remaining members of the Governing Body, excluding those employed at the school and those with a pecuniary interest.
Appointed Governors for HT Performance Review
(inc HT work/life balance)
Mrs Elizabeth Jones
Ms Loretta Dean
(Mr Frank McCarron) External Advisor
Admissions Committee
Fr Simon Firth
Mrs Joyce Glynn
Mrs Liz Aspin
Residential Visits
Chair
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 2
Reserves:
Any other eligible governor
Quorum: 3