Governors
Governors can be contacted by emailing the school office (office@stmonicasrc.co.uk) or by calling the school on 0161 748 3353 and leaving a message.
Alternatively you can email our Chair of Governors Mr Callaghan at chairofgovernors@stmonicasrc.co.uk
WHO ARE OUR SCHOOL GOVERNORS?
Matt Callaghan
Foundation Governor and Chair of Governors
I am married to Jayne and our children benefited from a wonderful education here at St. Monica’s. Our youngest son left the school in 2022. We have two granddaughters.
I have lived and worked in Urmston all my adult life and been a member of the parish community for 30 years. I have been on the Governing Board for about 20 years and am proud to hold the post of Chair of Governors having previously chaired the Premises, Health & Safety Committee.
I work in adult social care and in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, listening to music and watching football.
Jenny Hess
Foundation Governor, Vice Chair of Governors
Chair of Resources Committee
I became a Parent Governor at St Monica’s in 2019 and then in 2023, when my term ended, was asked to move into a vacancy that the Board had for a Foundation Governor. I was honoured to be elected as Vice Chair of Governors in 2024. My eldest child left St Monica’s in 2023, and my youngest is currently still here in Year 6.
Michelle Cosgrove
Staff Governor and Deputy Headteacher
I was lucky enough to be appointed Deputy Headteacher at St Monica’s in September 2019 and it is true what visitors say about our school, there really is something special about it – our children and our Catholic ethos.
I am committed to Catholic education and have worked in Catholic primary education for just under 14 years, beginning my teaching career in Wythenshawe. During this time, I have taught across most year groups and have taken on a variety of responsibilities and roles across the senior leadership team. I am passionate that all children, regardless of their starting point, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential so that they can go on to be confident, successful members of society.
I am a member of my local parish community and outside of school, my husband and I have recently been lucky enough to welcome our first child, a beautiful daughter. In my spare time I love spending time with family, going on trips and walking my pet dog Rocky.
St. Monica's RC Primary School Local Governing Board (LGB)
Chair Of Governors – Mr Matt Callaghan (Health & Safety Governor)
Vice Chair of Governors – Mrs Jenny Hess (RE Link Governor / Curriculum Link Governor)
Ex-Officio Governor/Parish Priest
Fr Kieren Mullarkey (RE Link Governor)
Foundation Governors)
Mr Matt Callaghan
Mrs Jenny Hess
Ms Alexandria Morgan ( Pupil Premium Link Governor/School Food Link Governor)
Mr Mike Nevillle (Safeguarding Link Governor)
Ms Aoife Cawley
Parent Governors
Mrs Vicky Royle (EYFS Link Governor)
Mrs Joanne Unsworth (SEND Link Governor)
Staff Governor
Mrs Michelle Cosgrove
Headteacher
Mr Mark Doherty