Mrs Murray is a languages graduate who enjoyed 15 very happy years of teaching before taking up the position of Principal. She initially was appointed as the Principal of Drumcree College in 2015 and two years later she took up the role of Principal in the then newly established St John the Baptist’s College. She also works as an Associate Assessor for the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) and as a Recruitment Advisor for the CCMS. In addition, Mrs Murray plays an active role within the Craigavon Area Learning Community, and she is on the steering committee for the Post Primary Principals’ Association. She is committed to leading a school which is inclusive and caring and she works very closely with the SJBC team and wider school community to ensure that “every child is valued, nurtured and empowered to excel”. 

Mrs Brenda Leathem is a member of our school Senior Leadership Team. As part of this role she is the Designated Teacher in charge of Child Protection in St John the Baptist’s College. Any disclosures made about a child in our care will be referred to her. She is also the Nurture Co-ordinator in our school. Primary School pupils may also recognise her as the St John the Baptist’s College Primary School Liaison Officer. As the Head of Religious Education she is involved in ensuring that the Core Syllabus for R.E. is delivered to our pupils, and that liturgy is included in our school life.

Mrs Towe is the Co-ordinator of Special Educational Needs. She is a member of the Extended Leadership Team. Mrs Towe also teaches Business Enterprise to all Key Stage 3 pupils and GCSE Business and Communication Systems and BTEC Business First Award to Key Stage 4 pupils.