Dr Paul Lasok
Chair of Governors Paul was appointed a Foundation Governor in May 2012 by St Joseph’s Passionist Order and holds the position of Chair of The Governing Body. He lives in Holloway and is married with two daughters. Paul is retired but was a barrister by profession.
Term of office: 10th May 2020 – 9th May 2024
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources Committee; Executive Head Teacher Appraisal; Pay, Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Chair, Special Education Needs
Luiz De Almeida
Foundation Governor
Luiz was appointed a Foundation Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order and also serves as Vice Chair of the Governing Body. He has two sons who are past pupils of the School. He is a musician by profession and teaches music in a number of schools in Islington.
Term of office: 17th September 2023 – 16th September 2027
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources; Pay, Discipline, Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Vice Chair, Health and Safety
Father George
Trustee Governor
Fr. George is the Parish Priest at St. Joseph’s and in this capacity he is also the Trustee to the school. He was appointed as a Foundation Ex-Officio Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. Fr. George is chaplain to the School and delivers weekly class sessions in addition to holding class Masses and Liturgy of the Word services for parents and children. He also celebrates the School’s termly and feast day masses in St Joseph’s Church.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources
Responsibilities: Catholic Life
Angela Slocumbe
Foundation Governor
Angela was appointed Foundation Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order when her daughter was a pupil at the School. Angela is a qualified teacher at City & Islington College. A Combined Arts & Events Producer for Glorious Backstage Arts since 1998. Angela specialises in providing exciting opportunities for emerging fine artists, costumiers, and students to demonstrate their creative potential at high-profile festivals and events.
Term of office: 10th October 2022 – 9th October 2026
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions; Pay; Discipline; Complaints and Appeals Committees.
Responsibilities: Admissions.
Frank Griffiths
Co-opted Governor
Frank was appointed a Co-opted Governor, having previously served 2 terms as Parent Governor. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and has two daughters, one of whom is still attending the School. Frank is a journalist by profession and works for The Associated Press, reporting on world events from war zones, the World Cup, and Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
Term of office: 12th October 2023 – 11th October 2027
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions; Pupil & Staff Well-Being
Responsibilities: Extended School Provision.
Jude Antony
Parent Governor
Jude was appointed a Parent Governor, by the parents of St Joseph’s. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and has one daughter who attends the School. Frank previously worked as an english teacher but is currently a lawyer by profession.
Term of office: 12th October 2023 – 11th October 2027
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement
Responsibilities: School building Fund/Marketing
TBC
Local Authority Governor
Term of office:
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Admissions
Responsibilities: 2 Year old Provision
Christophe Boucherie
Foundation Governor
Christophe was appointed as a Foundation Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. Born in Bordeaux, he grew up in France and worked in Paris and Luxembourg for several years before relocating to London in 2010. He has been living with his family in the Parish of St Joseph’s since 2014. He is married to a British-Italian wife and has a son who is a pupil of the school. He is a solicitor by profession. His main hobbies include cooking, art and learning the piano.
Term of office: 12th May 2021 – 11th May 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement
Responsibilities: Pupil Premium & Equality, Chair of School Improvement Committee
Marie Halpin
Foundation Governor
Marie was elected as a foundation Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. Marie has previously been the Deputy Assistant Headteacher at St Joseph’s and is currently the Headteacher at Our lady of Lourdes in Brent. She brings to the governing body an in-depth knowledge of education and curriculum.
Term of office: 5th November 2021 – 4th November 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement
Responsibilities: Safeguarding
Nicholas Brainsby
Parent Governor
Nick was elected as a Parent Governor by the parents of St Joseph’s. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and is married with two daughters, both of who attend St Joseph’s School. Nick is a solicitor by profession and works as a partner in a private equity firm.
Term of office: 18th October 2021 – 17th October 2025
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: Resources;
Responsibilities: Finance; Chair of Resources Committee
Federico Faravelli
Foundation Governor
Federico was appointed as a Foundation Governor by St Joseph’s Passionist Order. He lives in the Parish of St Joseph’s and is married with two sons, both of who attend St Joseph’s School. Federico is an Architect by profession and works as a partner in a private equity firm.
Term of office: 5th June 2024 – 4th June 2028
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees:
Responsibilities:
Cerys Heffey
Staff Governor
Cerys is Assistant Headteacher at St Joseph’s School. She is a highly experienced school leader and teacher working in the Catholic education sector for a number of years.
“I am proud to play a vital role in shaping our school’s direction and supporting our school community, as a staff governor at St Joseph’s. My responsibilities include representing the views and interests of our dedicated staff, contributing to important discussions, and helping to make decisions that enhance the learning experience for each of our pupils. I am committed to working collaboratively with my fellow governors, school leaders, and all staff members to ensure that our school remains a nurturing and inspiring place for every child to thrive”.
Term of office: 11th October 2024 – 10th October 2028
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement;
Responsibilities: Religious Education
Clare McFlynn
Clare has been a Headteacher for 24 years, becoming a National Leader in Education in 2009. She took up the headship of St. Joseph’ Catholic Primary in 2012. Clare became an Executive Headteacher in 2016, supporting schools in Camden, Hertfordshire and Brent. Clare is a current Ofsted Inspector and previously a Diocesan Inspector. She is very passionate about ensuring children get a high quality learning experience at St. Joseph’s and is also focussed on developing strong school leaders for the future.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Resources
Responsibilities: Executive Head Teacher
Angela Noronha
Observer
Angela is Head of School at St Joseph’s School and observer on all governors meetings. She is a highly experienced school leader and teacher, having taught and led Phases for over twenty years across all key stages. Angela also volunteers as a Catechist on the First Holy Communion programme in St Joseph’s Parish.
Term of office: N/A Ex-Officio
Register of Business Interests: None to declare
Committees: School Improvement; Resources
Responsibilities: Head of School