GOVERNING BODY

MR GRAHAM MAHER

Chair of Governors


I feel privileged to have recently joined the Board of Governors at St Joseph’s School. I believe that I have the necessary skill set to make a meaningful contribution to this warm and aspirational school.

I am a serving headmaster with 30 years of experience in Catholic schools. After completing my degree in Theology I went on to take a PGCE and MA at University College London. I became a Headmaster in 2012 and have successfully steered the academic and pastoral life of my schools. I am keen to use that experience to support Mrs Ridley and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Education that nurtures nimble, enquiring minds, compassionate souls, and a desire to create a better world for themselves and society can be transformative. This is a view of education I endorse and I look forward to supporting the school in the years ahead.

I am married with two teenage sons. We all enjoy walking with our dog, reading and family debate!


List of all members of the St Joseph's Catholic School governing body:

  • Graham Maher (Chair)
  • Sophie Huthwaite (Vice-Chair)
  • Michael Riding (Vice-Chair)
  • Simon Boase (Co-Opted Governor)
  • James Boyle (Foundation Governor)
  • Jonathan Creer (Foundation Governor)
  • Reverend Deacon Steve Godwin (Foundation Governor)
  • Myra Howard (Foundation Governor)
  • Joanna Kingston (Foundation Governor)
  • David Lupton (Parent Governor)
  • Chantel Rowe (Parent Governor)

Governor Information

Governing Body Meeting Register2022–2023
Governing Body Diversity Monitoring

Become a Parent Governor

We currently don't have any vacancies for a parent governor. When vacancies arise, we would be very keen to encourage parents (or people with parental responsibility) of registered pupils/students to nominate themselves to serve on the governing body of our school.

Information Letter
Application Form

Become a Foundation Governor

For information from Clifton Diocese on becoming a Foundation Governor, please click the buttons below.

Being a Foundation Governor in a Catholic School
Leadership & Governance - Clifton Diocese