Principal and Chief Executive
Strode College
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £100,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 January 2017
Job overview
Strode College is a tertiary college in Street, Somerset. Located on a well resourced modern campus, the college works with 1,600 16-18 year olds, 90% of whom are studying advanced level programmes, as well as 2,500 adult students and 250 apprentices. Strode College has a turnover of c.£12 million and is one of the largest employers in the area.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a successful and ambitious tertiary college focused on the achievements and wellbeing of our students and the community we serve. Strode College has enjoyed a period of sustained success, with the highest possible outcomes in both an Ofsted monitoring visit and Higher Education review in May 2012, culminating in being graded as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in September 2014. The college nursery was also graded as outstanding in May 2015.
Our Principal James Staniforth is now moving on to become the CEO of the Shrewsbury Colleges Group and the Board of Governors is seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated Principal to take Strode to the next level.
Potential applicants are welcome to discuss the post in confidence with the current Principal, please telephone the Principal’s PA on 01458 844402 to arrange a suitable time.
Details of the post, including how to apply, can be found on our website
For any other queries the Personnel team can be contacted on 01458 844447 or personnel-enquiries@strode-college.ac.uk
Closing date: 2 pm 9 January 2017
Interviews: 23 and 24 January 2017
About Strode College
Strode College is a further education establishment for students aged 16 to 19, providing vocational qualifications, A-levels, and the new T-levels as well as providing degree-level qualifications. We are based in the town of Street, in Somerset and were labelled “outstanding” in the latest Ofsted report.
Principal
Katy Quinn
Values and Vision
Strode College staff work hard to inspire all students to maximise their potential. We are ambitious and have high expectations for our students, staff and the College. Our staff are professional and conscientious and work with learners to enable them to achieve the very best results they are capable of. The College is friendly and inclusive and we have a clear focus on meeting the needs of our wider community. Our staff are genuine, honest and trusting, with a positive “can do” approach. We celebrate and recognise the success and achievements of our students.
Ofsted report
“Students benefit significantly from outstanding teaching, learning and assessment which are reflected in outstanding outcomes. The high quality of teaching, alongside exceptionally strong pastoral and academic support, enables the vast majority of students to make excellent progress. Teachers and assessors have very high and realistic, expectations for all students, which lead to the high level of students’ achievement across the college.
Staff at the college provide a welcoming and safe environment for students in which they feel valued and respected; they enjoy life at the college and are proud of its history. The curriculum is well planned to meet the needs of students and the local economy.”
View Strode College's latest Ofsted report
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