London South Bank Technical College – Principal

South Bank Colleges, comprising Lambeth College and London South Bank Technical College, has significantly improved the quality of its provisions, receiving two Ofsted Good assessments, with adult provision rated Outstanding in our most recent inspection. Our colleges offer a wide range of high-quality, professional and technical courses that open doors to future career opportunities in various sectors. We help students become qualified, work-ready and motivated professionals with the skills and confidence needed to participate in today’s competitive job market.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join London South Bank Technical College as Principal. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of the college, enhancing the curriculum and ensuring an exceptional educational experience for all students. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team committed to educational excellence and innovation.

We have appointed FE Associates to support us with this crucial appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to download the candidate information pack by registering their details below and contacting Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk to discuss the role.

Dear Applicant,

Principal

South Bank Colleges was established when Lambeth College transferred to London South Bank University in February 2019 as part of a distinctive family of educational institutions, which includes South Bank Academies, the college and the university.

Since joining the group, the college has reshaped itself and is now South Bank Colleges, with the newly opened £45 m London South Bank Technical College at Nine Elms. LSBTC has a  strong focus on meeting national and regional skills needs through high quality professional and technical education with a particular focus on levels 3 and 4 including T levels,  apprenticeships and HTQs. This new college operates alongside Lambeth College, with its focus on gateway education and essential skills. We are ambitious in our group’s vision to:

‘Transform lives, communities, businesses, and society through applied education and insights.’

Our current Principal of London South Bank Technical College is retiring and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to become the new Principal of LSBTC to continue building on the college’s reputation for strong partnerships, particularly the link with London South Bank University.

Our students speak very positively about their experience at the college – how they feel safe, well cared for, and part of a dynamic community. We take our responsibility seriously for ensuring our students have the very best experience. At the same time, we support them in accessing the very best opportunities after they leave college.

The college has significantly improved the quality of its provisions, receiving two Ofsted Good assessments, with adult provision rated Outstanding in our most recent inspection.

Learners from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances feel welcomed at the college. There exists a strong culture of inclusion, where learners and apprentices feel safe and valued. Staff at all levels foster an understanding of diversity, which helps learners appreciate each other’s differences. Ofsted January 2025

We have an ambitious estates strategy, which has been developed in collaboration with the university and key partners, to be completed over the next 3 years.

Situated in the heart of South London, there are numerous opportunities for strong collaboration and partnership working with our local authority, employers and a wide range of organisations, in addition to rich opportunities through our partnership with the university.

We take pride in being an inclusive and welcoming college that is highly responsive to the needs of our students. Diversity and inclusion are central to our values and behaviours and we seek applicants who are fully committed to enhancing our work in this area.

This is a cruicial appointment, and to assist us in finding the right person, we have retained the support of FE Associates. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with our lead consultant by emailing Suzanne.Thurlow@fea.co.uk to discuss the role before the closing date.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you and that you have the right skills and experience, I look forward to receiving an application from you. Please feel free to contact my executive assistant (EA) to arrange an informal chat if you would like to find out more about this opportunity – sdavidson@southbankcolleges.ac.uk.

With best wishes,

Fiona Morey OBE
Executive Principal