Senior Leadership Team
At Coastland College, our Senior Leadership Team provides strategic direction, vision, and leadership across the college, ensuring we deliver high-quality education, outstanding student experiences, and strong partnerships with employers and the wider community.
Meet our SLT
With a wealth of experience across education, industry, and leadership, the team is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. They work collaboratively to shape the future of the college, drive innovation in teaching and learning, and ensure our courses meet the evolving needs of employers and industries.
Principal and CEO
“With over 20 years of experience in further and higher education, I bring extensive expertise in leadership, curriculum development, and strategic planning. Previously, I served as Deputy Principal at The Cornwall College Group, a large further education provider with multiple campuses. My experience in managing complex educational organisations enables me to drive innovation and excellence in teaching, learning, and student support. I play a key role in strengthening the college’s position as a leading provider of education and training in Dorset. I am committed to ensuring the college continues to meet local industry needs, creating opportunities for students and fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.”
Chief Finance Officer
Assistant Principal – Curriculum and Quality
“Dorset is a county I’m proud to call home, known for its strong communities, well-established rural heritage, and unique coastline. With an equestrian background and family roots in both the military and agriculture, I bring a grounded, practical perspective to my role at Coastland College. I am committed to enabling young people to progress into meaningful careers, ensuring they are well prepared for their next steps, both within our region and beyond. I value and greatly admire the expertise of our vocational and specialist staff, working alongside them to shape high-quality, challenging and future focused learning experiences so every learner can succeed and thrive.”
Deputy Principal
“I am Deputy Principal of Coastland College, working across both campuses, with 20 years of experience in further education. I oversee curriculum and quality, MIS, admissions, and the full breadth of provision, including apprenticeships, adult learning, full-time FE, higher education, and high needs. Alongside this, I have worked as an Ofsted Inspector for over a decade, giving me a detailed understanding of inspection frameworks and what drives high-quality provision. I am passionate about the role colleges play in transforming lives and supporting local communities, with a strong focus on delivering inclusive, high-quality education that meets the needs of students, employers, and the wider region.”
Assistant Principal – Student Life
“As Assistant Principal for Student Life and Wellbeing at Coastland College, my focus is simple: you – the student. You are at the heart of everything that we do at Coastland. Across our Weymouth and Kingston Maurward campuses, I want you to feel supported, capable, and ready for what comes next. Your time here is about more than gaining qualifications; it’s about building confidence, developing future-ready skills, and discovering what you’re capable of. Dorset is a fantastic place to live and study, and we make the most of it, offering opportunities that enrich your experience and prepare you to make a real difference in the World. While you’re studying and learning to stand on your own feet, you’re never left to figure things out alone. We’re here to guide, support, and back you every step of the way.”
Director of Estates and Capital Projects
“I joined Coastland College in 2025, bringing extensive experience from a successful career in the UK property sector, particularly in Manchester, where I held senior leadership roles across major real estate and asset management organisations. My career has been characterised by a strong commercial focus, entrepreneurial approach, and a track record of delivering high-impact developments and estate strategies. At Coastland College, I lead the strategic development and management of the College’s estates across its two campuses, ensuring facilities are modern, sustainable and aligned with the needs of students, staff and the wider community. I also oversee capital projects and long-term infrastructure planning, supporting the College’s ambition to provide outstanding learning environments and expanding its commercial facilities, now and into the future.”
Director of Human Resources
“I am the Director of HR at Coastland College and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I bring experience from a range of public and private sector organisations, where I’ve developed strong expertise in People Practice and HR Advisory. I am passionate about shaping and delivering our People Strategy to create a truly people-first college, grounded in strong valued and inclusive culture. I’m motivated by supporting colleagues, strengthening engagement, and I’m excited and proud to be part of the Coastland College team.”
Director of Human Resources
“As Director of HR at Coastland College, I am passionate about shaping a positive culture where everyone feels connected, supported, and proud to belong. After more than 15 years living in Dorset with my husband, child, and our much loved Black Labrador, I feel incredibly fortunate to call this beautiful part of the world home. Working at Coastland inspires me to contribute meaningfully to the student experience by supporting colleagues. I am committed to building an open, safe, and supportive environment where staff feel valued, empowered, and united under one Coastland identity. Whether I am walking the dog along Dorset’s beaches or shaping a friendly, productive workplace, I am driven by creating a strong culture where everyone can achieve their best.”
Director of Apprenticeships and Adult Learning
“I began my career in the further education sector in 2005 holding a variety of roles across differing sectors including employer providers, independent training providers and FE colleges. These include Assessor, Internal Quality Assurer, Programme Team Leader, Operational Manager, Curriculum Manager, Head of Department and more recently as Director of Apprenticeships and Adult Learning. Throughout my career I have been driven by a passion of creating clear progression pathways, raising standards, and ensuring skills provision supports economic growth and individual opportunity. I am extremely proud to be part of the forward thinking, innovative and learner focused Coastland College team.”
Director of MIS and Exams
“I’ve worked in FE for the last 14 years and truly love what I do. I’m a solution-focused person who enjoys the variety of my role, especially the challenge of managing compliance and maximising college income. I’m driven by the belief that every learner deserves a fair shot and making sure that the college has the funding it needs to help every student reach their full potential and move forward on their chosen pathway.”
Director of IT and Digital
“I joined Coastland College in 2026, bringing over 20 years of experience in further education technology, from software development, data and reporting to IT infrastructure and digital strategy. Having started my career in FE in 2004, I understand the unique demands of the sector and what good technology support looks like for staff and students alike. I lead all aspects of IT and Digital across both campuses, with a focus on making technology work for the people who use it every day, whether that’s in the classroom, the office, or anywhere in between. Growing up in Dorset and attending Weymouth College myself it feels like coming full circle joining Coastland College. I’m proud to be part of a team shaping the future of education in the community I grew up in.”