Governors
St Bede's and St Joseph's Governors
“Governors are jointly responsible for the conduct of the College, ensuring that the best possible Catholic education is provided for the students attending the College. This means ensuring the College is run according to its Articles of Association and the Diocesan Trust Deed, that its religious character is preserved and developed, and that students obtain high standards of academic achievement."
Governors Attendance at Meetings 2024/2025
Named Governors 2025/2026Declarations of Interest 2025/2026
Schedule of Meetings and Link Governor Responsibility 2025-2026
Overall the governors are responsible for:
- The Catholic life of the College
- Setting the strategic direction, policies and objectives of the College
- Reviewing progress against the budget and objectives
- Challenging and supporting senior staff
- Recruiting staff
- The use of public funds
- The quality of education provided
- The wider contribution to the community
If you would like to contact our Chair of Governors
Please email admin@sbsj.co.uk with the subject line FAO Chair of Governors
or in writing;
FAO Chair of Governors,
St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College,
Cunliffe Road, Bradford,
BD8 7AP
SBSJ Governors
Governors (ID 1184)
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Mr L BentleyHeadteacher
Mr L Bentley
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Mr J ShawFoundation Governor (Chair of Governors)
Mr J Shaw
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Mrs P FullertonFoundation Governor
Mrs P Fullerton
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Mr P ChewinsFoundation Governor
Mr P Chewins
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Mr N WalkerFoundation Governor
Mr N Walker
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Father S JosephFoundation Governor
Father S Joseph
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Mr S Clifford-HassanFoundation Governor
Mr S Clifford-Hassan
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Miss R BrooksStaff Governor
Miss R Brooks
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Mr O OlarewajuParent Governor
Mr O Olarewaju
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Miss C GibsonParent Governor
Miss C Gibson

