Principal / Chief Executive

The learner is at the heart of everything we do

Our vision is to be an outstanding college that empowers learners and creates prosperity in our communities.

Our mission is to deliver an outstanding, responsive and flexible service, meeting the changing demands of the economy by:

• providing inspirational teaching and learning opportunities
• driving up standards, our own ambitions, and those of our learners
• widening and extending participation in learning
• creating sustainable partnerships with communities and businesses
• celebrating the diversity and culture of our communities
• having strong finances to allow investment in resources for learners and staff.

Coleg Gwent, a leading FE College in South East Wales, is seeking a visionary and inspirational Principal and Chief Executive.

Our focus is very clear. With the student at the heart of everything we do we provide the highest standards of education for our students. Coleg Gwent is a first class, multi-site, college of further education employing some 1200 employees and supporting over 23,000 students. Coleg Gwent serves a population of over half a million.

With strong links established with local communities, employers and other educational providers, we are able to offer a broad mix of high quality provision including higher, vocational and tertiary education and are always looking to capture the market edge by adapting our curriculum and services to meet future needs.

Financially sound, our 5 different campuses and commercial training service are looking to grow opportunity in education and the commercial sector across Wales and beyond.

Commercially minded, you’ll help make the decisions that matter. In the process, you’ll enjoy making a real impact on the economic regeneration of local communities.

We have the potential to become ‘Outstanding’ and your inspirational leadership will take this forward, enabling you to take your career further and higher in the process.

If you’ve held a senior level position with extensive experience managing high quality education programmes, we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please send a comprehensive CV and a personal statement to executiverecruitment@coleggwent.ac.uk by 25th February 2016 demonstrating your suitability for the role and including details of your current salary and benefits package.

Please include your mobile and home telephone number and email address. CVs received after 5pm on 25th February 2016 will not be considered.