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Chief Executive Officer and Principal

Chief Executive Officer and Principal

Barnfield College

Luton

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 September 2014

Job overview

With a turnover of around £19m, Barnfield College is a Further Education College located on two campuses in Luton. Within one of the fastest growing and most diverse towns in the UK, the College is a remarkable community resource, with provision spanning all vocational sectors.

We are now seeking a new CEO and Principal to drive the College's next stage of development. As the College divests itself of its academies, it is pursuing an exciting growth agenda and offers a rare opportunity for the successful candidate to establish a vision for a thriving and diverse FE College building on the recent journey of improvement.

The Role

  • Working at a strategic level to develop and deliver an ambitious vision for Barnfield College that will ensure standards and levels of aspiration are raised and quality improved.
  • Identifying and developing business streams both locally and regionally; accessing and engaging key senior stakeholders from both the private and public sectors to position the College to optimise opportunities.
  • Working collectively with the Board to create a College with sound values and excellent experiences for students.

The Person

  • Excellent leadership and management skills; purposeful and credible, with widely developed interpersonal, representational and influencing skills.
  • Commercial acumen, with a proven ability to maximise resources, deliver efficient, fit for purpose services and diversify income streams.
  • Passionate about the transformative power of learning and ambitious for all learners and employers in the region to have access to outstanding vocational learning services that will meet their needs now and for the future.

For full details on this critical role, including information on how to apply, please visit; www.odgersberndtson.co.uk/44056

Closing date: 10 September 2014

About Barnfield College

+44 1582 569 600

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Barnfield College is a mixed further and higher education institution situated in Luton, Bedfordshire, providing training for school leavers, mature entrants and for industry. The college has five faculty areas: Business, Enterprise and Retail; Creative Arts and Technology; Care and Public Services; Sport and Leisure; and Skills Development. 

Barnfield College was established in 1968 by Sir Peter Birkett. The college offers a comprehensive selection of vocational courses and opportunities, from entry level through to university level. 

Principal  

Tim Eyton-Jones 

Values and vision

Barnfield College aims to deliver the highest standards of learning and teaching, as well as self-development and team improvement. It strives to create a safe and supportive environment that allows students to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential. 

Students are expected to work hard, take responsibility for their actions, show respect, be kind and courteous to others, take the lead when addressing issues, and be bold when presenting new ideas. 

Ofsted report

“Leaders and governors have taken decisive action to place the college on a firm financial footing and as a result have recently invested significant resources to recruit managers and teachers with the appropriate expertise to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. Most teachers and assessors use their industry knowledge and expertise well to enable most students and apprentices to develop good practical skills.”

View Barnfield College’s latest Ofsted report 

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