Weston College is pleased to announce the appointment of Pat Jones as the new Principal and CEO, effective July 2024
This week the Governing Body of Weston College, announced Pat Jones as their new College Principal, to start in July 2024.
Pat is currently the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Finance at the Bedford College Group, with a wealth of curriculum and further and higher educational experience.
On hearing of her successful appointment Pat (pictured above) said, "I am delighted to be joining Weston College as their new principal and CEO at this exciting time.
"Weston have achieved so much, and I look forward to leading the dedicated and talented team, building upon the many successes."
Andrew Leighton-Price Chair of Governors said "Pat has held a distinguished career in education of over 20 years, and is an innovative National Leader of Further Education (NFLE).
"More importantly she has the inclusive learning ethos that we champion so strongly here at Weston, with experience of working across all our learner groups.
"Combining this with her impressive financial acumen as a global management accountant, and strong background in community and employer partnerships, made Pat a very obvious choice, in what was already a strong field of candidates, from a diverse range of backgrounds.
"As a Board of Governors, we extend a very warm welcome for her to join us, and we are confident that Pat’s leadership can deliver the next chapter of growth, innovation and success for the College, in order to continue to create even brighter futures for our learners."
