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He has consistently helped improve standards of teaching and learning and outcomes for learners within all these roles helping the college to achieve an Ofsted ‘Good’ grading in 2020. Paul holds a first degree in Law and a MSc in Computer Science. https://www.eastcoast.ac.uk/east-coast-college-appoints-new-principal-and-ceo/ |
Previous Principals/CEOsStuart Rimmer
He returned to learning in his 20s, studying A levels at night school before reading politics, philosophy and economics at Teesside University. Since then he has achieved a degree, teaching post-grad, a master’s degree in enterprise management and an MBA. Stuart also runs his own coaching company working with managers of small and medium-sized businesses to improve performance. Stuart has worked in Education at a senior level for over 15 years, holding management roles at Newcastle College Group for 4 years and Director of Quality and Enterprise at Lancaster and Morecambe College for 7 years. Stuart moved to East Anglia 4 years ago to take the role of CEO at Great Yarmouth College. He quickly involved himself in the community taking a proactive role in local and regional civic leadership. Stuart now serves on the New Anglia LEP Skills Board and also on Enterprise GY, GY Chamber of Commerce and national portfolio groups at Association of Colleges. He is leading a project with Eastern Region colleges (ACER) on wellbeing in Further Education and comments nationally on issues relating to wellbeing and mental health in education. |
Paul has worked at Great Yarmouth College, now East Coast College, since June 2013. He joined as the Programme Manager for mathematics and English with additional responsibilities for adult, community and learning support, before taking up the role of Deputy Principal for Curriculum, Quality and Learner Experience. Previously, Paul has worked in various curriculum management roles at further education establishments covering all aspects of delivery and commercial work.
Stuart started his working life as “the guy who lifted boxes” at a textile manufacturer, working his way up to running the company’s sales team before moving into a career in the financial services industry.