College appoints Claire as new principal

Claire Foster is currently Vice Principal of Curriculum and Higher Education at Grimsby Institute, will be stepping into her new role later this academic year.

Claire has worked in further education since 1995.

Peter Cropley, Boston College Chair of Governors, said: “On behalf of the College Governors, I would like to congratulate Claire on her appointment following what was a rigorous and highly competitive recruitment process.

“We value our relationships with our community – with our students and their families, and working with employers across Lincolnshire - and so we are delighted to have found someone who embraces the same values.

“We have every confidence that Claire will lead Boston College successfully in its ambitious plans for the future.”

Claire said, “I am absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work at such a brilliant college as Boston. As a product of further education myself, I am passionate about the positive effect that our sector has on the aspirations of students, their families and our communities. With the support of the great leadership team and the superb staff at Boston, I hope to continue to build on the College’s already fantastic achievements. I will be a very proud Principal of a great college.”

She will take over from current principal and chief executive Jo Maher, who is taking on the same role at Loughborough College.