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We're Dovetail & Slate, the education recruitment experts. In each episode of the Culture, EVP and Leadership in Education Podcast, our CEO, Guy Walker, hosts in-depth conversations with industry leaders and educators who share their firsthand experiences and insights.
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72 Days In: Craig Hanlon-Smith on Culture, Curiosity and Leading a New College (opens the original)
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What does culture actually look like when you're only 72 days into the top job? In this episode of The Culture & Leadership Podcast, host Guy Walker sits down with Craig Hanlon-Smith, Principal of the London South Bank Technical College, part of the LSBU Group and Southbank Colleges. Craig reflects on a 30-year journey from part-time performing arts teacher to principal, why he believes further education deserves so much more credit than the "Cinderella sector" tag it's often given, and what it
Values People Actually Remember: Leading Culture at Solihull College with Dr Rebecca Gater (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a college culture where people feel empowered to change lives? In this episode of The Culture & Leadership Podcast, host Guy Walker chats with Dr Rebecca Gater, Principal & Chief Executive of Solihull College & University Centre. Rebecca shares her unconventional route into Further Education - from an unexpected career pivot 25 years ago to leading one of the West Midlands' most ambitious colleges across three campuses. She talks about rebuilding the college's values f
Why Every Student Deserves a Place: Charlie Deane on Culture & Leadership at Bury College (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a college culture rooted in accountability, relationships and genuine care? In this episode of The Culture & Leadership Podcast, host Guy Walker sits down with Charlie Deane, Principal & Chief Executive of Bury College. Charlie shares his remarkable 36-year journey through Further Education — from teaching unqualified in 1990, to eight transformative years at Aberdeen College, to 15 years leading Bury College, home of the "Bury Guarantee": a place for every young perso
Building a Culture of Belonging and Wellbeing in FE | David Malone, Calderdale College (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a college culture where people genuinely belong, thrive, and feel supported?In this episode of The Culture & Leadership Podcast, host Guy Walker travels to Halifax to chat with David Malone, Principal and Chief Executive of Calderdale College. David shares his rapid journey through Further Education, from his early days in performing arts to leading one of West Yorkshire's most community-anchored colleges. He reveals the practical steps Calderdale College is taking to
Why Every Student Deserves a Place: Charlie Deane on Culture & Leadership at Bury College (opens the original)
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What does it take to build a college culture rooted in accountability, relationships and genuine care? In this episode of The Culture & Leadership Podcast, host Guy Walker sits down with Charlie Deane, Principal & Chief Executive of Bury College. Charlie shares his remarkable 36-year journey through Further Education — from teaching unqualified in 1990, to eight transformative years at Aberdeen College, to 15 years leading Bury College, home of the "Bury Guarantee": a place for every young perso
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