Creating Brighter Futures - Weston College is looking to engage new Governors who will bring strategic challenge and support to the Board. Being part of this transformational and ambitious college that changes the lives of our young people is a rewarding way to give back and join this extraordinary college.
Location:
Weston-Super-Mare Salary:
Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid About the College
Weston College of Further and Higher Education is a dynamic educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality learning experiences across a wide range of academic and vocational disciplines with academic achievements within the top 15% of Further Education colleges. Based in Weston-Super-Mare, the college offers both further education (FE) and higher education (HE) opportunities, catering to diverse learners from school leavers to adults looking to enhance their skills or pursue new careers. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry-focused courses, and a strong emphasis on student support and employability, Weston College empowers individuals to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen fields. Our curriculum spans various sectors, including business, engineering, health and social care, creative arts, construction, and digital technologies, ensuring that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. We work closely with employers to offer apprenticeships, industry placements, and professional training, helping bridge the gap between education and the workforce. Whether students seek to upskill, gain qualifications for university, or enter the job market, Weston College provides the tools and the environment to thrive in today’s competitive world. We are proud to be seen as a pioneering college contributing to discussion at Government level and making a significant and unique impact on those we serve. The transformative educational delivery has many facets and exemplars, including the West of England Institute of Technology, T Level development and a SEND resource that delivers training nationally as a ‘SEND Centre of Excellence.’ Delivering education at every level across our region. Contributing to the communities that reflect our geography. Providing inclusive opportunities for all. Empowering everyone to realise a brighter future. Our education, skills and training are delivered by a network of campuses and bespoke learning resources, including a University Centre and state-of-the-art resources to support training delivery. This reach, which also includes the delivery of Offender Learning across the Southwest region, is underpinned by the details above and further enhanced by the ethos of putting staff, students, apprenticeships, and clients at the heart of everything we do. Our mission, values and aims underpin all that we do. Our strategic plan sets out an ambition, expectation and ethos that should permeate through the organisation, its curriculum and the behaviours of our staff and learners. We want to create and engender a positive culture where people thrive, innovate, and work collaboratively to overcome obstacles, challenges, and problems. We want our work to inspire, enable and transform lives. Our mission
Creating Brighter Futures
is the underpinning mission and purpose of the Weston College Group. We are driven to achieve this for all our learners and staff through the development of a learning and working culture that is inclusive, aspirational, and focused on assuring success and progression. Our values
We will put the
L earner first. We will be
E ntrepreneurial in approach and innovative in our thinking. We will be
A mbitious, aspirational, and focused on enabling outstanding learning. We will value
D iversity and celebrate success. We will
E nable collaboration and work in partnership. We will be
R esponsive to the needs of individuals, business, and the community. We will provide a
S afe and sustainable place to study and work. We will be LEADERS in our field and have a reputation for excellence. Peridot Partners
and
Weston College
are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made. For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners: If you would like to know more about this role please contact Sarah Atkins-Boal.
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Weston-Super-Mare Salary:
Unremunerated with reasonable expenses paid About the College
Weston College of Further and Higher Education is a dynamic educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality learning experiences across a wide range of academic and vocational disciplines with academic achievements within the top 15% of Further Education colleges. Based in Weston-Super-Mare, the college offers both further education (FE) and higher education (HE) opportunities, catering to diverse learners from school leavers to adults looking to enhance their skills or pursue new careers. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry-focused courses, and a strong emphasis on student support and employability, Weston College empowers individuals to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen fields. Our curriculum spans various sectors, including business, engineering, health and social care, creative arts, construction, and digital technologies, ensuring that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. We work closely with employers to offer apprenticeships, industry placements, and professional training, helping bridge the gap between education and the workforce. Whether students seek to upskill, gain qualifications for university, or enter the job market, Weston College provides the tools and the environment to thrive in today’s competitive world. We are proud to be seen as a pioneering college contributing to discussion at Government level and making a significant and unique impact on those we serve. The transformative educational delivery has many facets and exemplars, including the West of England Institute of Technology, T Level development and a SEND resource that delivers training nationally as a ‘SEND Centre of Excellence.’ Delivering education at every level across our region. Contributing to the communities that reflect our geography. Providing inclusive opportunities for all. Empowering everyone to realise a brighter future. Our education, skills and training are delivered by a network of campuses and bespoke learning resources, including a University Centre and state-of-the-art resources to support training delivery. This reach, which also includes the delivery of Offender Learning across the Southwest region, is underpinned by the details above and further enhanced by the ethos of putting staff, students, apprenticeships, and clients at the heart of everything we do. Our mission, values and aims underpin all that we do. Our strategic plan sets out an ambition, expectation and ethos that should permeate through the organisation, its curriculum and the behaviours of our staff and learners. We want to create and engender a positive culture where people thrive, innovate, and work collaboratively to overcome obstacles, challenges, and problems. We want our work to inspire, enable and transform lives. Our mission
Creating Brighter Futures
is the underpinning mission and purpose of the Weston College Group. We are driven to achieve this for all our learners and staff through the development of a learning and working culture that is inclusive, aspirational, and focused on assuring success and progression. Our values
We will put the
L earner first. We will be
E ntrepreneurial in approach and innovative in our thinking. We will be
A mbitious, aspirational, and focused on enabling outstanding learning. We will value
D iversity and celebrate success. We will
E nable collaboration and work in partnership. We will be
R esponsive to the needs of individuals, business, and the community. We will provide a
S afe and sustainable place to study and work. We will be LEADERS in our field and have a reputation for excellence. Peridot Partners
and
Weston College
are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made. For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners: If you would like to know more about this role please contact Sarah Atkins-Boal.
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