Gary Jefferson

Deputy Principal Curriculum and Quality @East Coast College

Lowestoft, GB

As Deputy Principal at East Coast College, I lead on strategic delivery across curriculum, quality improvement, and operational excellence, ensuring that our learners receive an outstanding education and are fully prepared for their next steps into employment or higher education.Key Responsibilities:• Provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, teaching and learning, and quality assurance across all provision.• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to achieve ambitious targets for student success, progression, and satisfaction.• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Governors, and senior leadership team to deliver the college’s strategic plan, vision, and values.• Lead performance management processes and professional development strategies to build a high-performing, motivated teaching and support workforce.• Oversee compliance with Ofsted standards, ensuring a culture of excellence, accountability, and learner-centred practice.• Forge strong partnerships with employers, community organisations, and local stakeholders to enhance curriculum relevance and widen opportunities for learners.• Work closely with the College\'s Designated Safeguarding Lead to champion student wellbeing and safeguarding across the organisation.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded a curriculum reform project, introducing new technical pathways aligned to local labour market needs, resulting in an increase in student employability outcomes.• Led preparations for a successful Ofsted inspection, achieving a ‘Good’ grade in all areas.• Introduced a digital transformation programme, enhancing blended learning approaches and central progress tracking, reporting enabling timely interventions.• Secured new strategic partnerships with local industries, driving apprenticeship quality and growth.• Established a comprehensive staff development framework, improving teaching quality metrics and boosting staff retention.

University Campus Suffolk

Cert Ed (QTLS)

Great Yarmouth College

A1 Assessors Award

City College Norwich

City and Guilds 230