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1st Edition

Inspiring Senior Leadership in Further Education Stories from the Frontline

Edited By Rebecca Gater Copyright 2027

200 Pages

by Routledge

200 Pages

by Routledge

Description

This book provides an unprecedented exploration of senior leadership in Further Education (FE), delving into the characteristics, journeys, and challenges of today’s senior leaders in the sector. Firmly grounded in real-world practice, this book offers personal narratives from FE senior leaders that blend reflection, strategy, and lessons learned. It serves as a spotlight on their diverse... Read more

Table of Contents

List of contributors

Foreword

By Shelagh Legrave

Preface

By Rebecca Gater

Acknowledgements

List of abbreviations

Introduction

By Rebecca Gater

Part I - Belonging, identity and the human work of leadership

Chapter 1: Helping others flourish

By Heather Marks

Chapter 2: The power of belonging

By Asfa Sohail

Chapter 3: From humble beginnings to transforming lives

By Sacha Corcoran

Chapter 4: FE Didn’t Just Give Me a Job, It Gave Me a Future

By Rebecca Gater

Part II - Courage in complexity: adaptive leadership in action

Chapter 5: Growth happens in the uncomfortable spaces

By Rachael Smith

Chapter 6: A Special Kind of Weirdo: leadership identity in Further Education

By Cat Lewis

Chapter 7: Rebuilding through ambition, kindness and empowerment

By Andrew Cropley

Chapter 8: Second Chances, Shared Journeys

By Clare Russell

Chapter 9: Leading in the Unknown

By Yiannis Koursis

Chapter 10: From cars to Cornwall: A journey through five college turnarounds

By John Evans

Part III. Authenticity, values and moral purpose

Chapter 11: From Scientist to CEO: diversity, inclusion and empowerment in FE leadership

By Anita Lall

Chapter 12: No Magic Formula: Leading with Authenticity and Adaptability

By Jason Turton

Chapter 13: A Product of Further Education

By Danny Metters

Chapter 14: No personality transplant required: communication‑led leadership in Further Education

By Verity Hancock

Part IV: Re‑imagining practice: creativity, digital and entrepreneurial innovation

Chapter 15: Creativity, Courage, and Leadership

By Emma Forrest‑Leigh

Chapter 16: Thrown in at the Deep End, and Grateful for It

By Chris Loveday

Chapter 17: Publishing, people and leadership

By Nancy Buckley

Part V: Governance and public value

Chapter 18: Bridging Leadership and Governance

By Adam Goldstein, Shirley Collier and Heather Cross

Conclusion

Index

Editor(s)

Biography

Rebecca Gater is Principal and Chief Executive of Solihull College & University Centre, UK, and is a founding member of the Research Colleges Group.

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