What does leadership look like in Further Education?
Gabe Manthorp is the Assistant Director of Higher Education at Newham College London. He has answered your questions on what it takes to be a leader in Further Education.
Whether you are already in FE with your sights set on an Assistant Director role or are interested in making the jump and changing sector, watch the interview to learn more.
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- What are the duties of an Assistant Director
- What did your career progression into FE look like?
- What experience is needed to obtain a leadership position in FE?
- What is your advice for someone looking to start teaching?
- What key skills are essential for moving from classroom or support-focused roles into senior leadership positions in FE?
- How can someone early in their FE career start to develop those leadership skills while managing a full teaching load?
- How can I successfully transition into leadership positions in FE if I have no previous FE experience?
- What is the impact of AI in FE? How much concern is there that AI will replace teachers in classrooms?
- Could a university background be viewed as a disadvantage when applying for FE roles?
- What steps would you recommend for someone who is transitioning from a research or HE background to build credibility and progress towards leadership roles within FE colleges?
- What is it like working for Newham College London?
- What is the most challenging part of your role?
- What is your favourite part of working in FE?
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Meet the Host
Gabe Manthorp
Gabe is an internationally produced playwright with an MA in writing and a background in the creative and leisure industries.
He has worked in FE, HE, and skills for over a decade, including current roles as Assistant Director: HE at Newham College; Quality and Standards Assessor with the OfS; and a range of consultancy and advisory positions across the sector.
Gabe’s specific expertise is in College-based HE and higher technical education, which he has written about extensively, including through institutional strategies; policy consultation; quality assessment reports; contribution to sector-wide networks; newsletters; and personal channels.
In 2024, Gabe was the keynote speaker at AdvanceHE’s College-based HE Conference with “What the F do we do with the H? – The role of FE Colleges in the future of English HE”.
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