Lesley joined Barking & Dagenham College as Vice Principal of Curriculum and the Learner Experience in June 2011. She is totally committed to Further Education and lifelong learning, and is passionate about providing an outstanding learning experience that enables all learners to fulfill their potential.

Lesley has 17 years’ experience in the Further Education sector, having started her career teaching Business and ICT at Birmingham Metropolitan College. She was a Senior Lecturer at South Staffordshire College before becoming Head of Quality and Curriculum at Hertford Regional College, and then taking the post of Director of Foundation Learning. Lesley has a thorough understanding of Further Education having worked at every level of the sector and this helps her understand the issues faced by staff and learners at all levels.

Lesley’s academic qualifications include:

• Masters of Education in Leadership and Management
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring