Jane Button

First in her family to go to university, Jane studied English at Huddersfield University and went on to gain her Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) before starting her first post as a Media and English Teacher at Newham Sixth Form College in East London in 1999. She moved into her first management position in Brooke House Sixth Form College (BSix) in Hackney in 2001, a role which forged her passion for curriculum innovation and delivery.

Jane's commitment to inclusive education can be seen throughout her 20 years of experience leading and managing post-16 education in some of the most disadvantaged London Boroughs, including Newham, Hackney, Westminster, Lambeth, and Lewisham.

With over 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles in Further Education colleges, Sixth Form colleges, Adult Education Services, and as a founding Principal of an employer-led National College, Jane has a wealth of experience in curriculum, support services management and commercial as well as a cross-college view of the learner experience.

Previous Principals/CEOs

Annette Cast

There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website. This detail is from the 2019 appointment article.

Annette Cast, who was previously Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the College of Professional Services and Student Experience, took up the post of Principal ofSouthwark College on 4 March.

https://www.southwark.ac.uk/news/558-southwark-college-welcomes-new-principal