Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving Steve Wallis, Director of quality, NCG Start date: April 2018 Previous job: Assistant principal, Hartlepool College of FE Interesting fact: Steve coaches a mini rugby team on a Sunday. He appeared briefly in the first division (now called the Rugby Premiership) as a player himself. ____________________________________________ Gary Riches, Head of apprenticeships, Hartlepool College of FE Start date: December 2017 Previous job: Advanced practitioner, Hartlepool College of FE Interesting fact: Gary once played semi-professional football for Billingham Synthonia and Bishop Auckland Football Club. ____________________________________________ Carole Kitching, Principal and CEO, New College Swindon Start date: July 2018 Previous job: Principal, Lewisham Southwark College Interesting fact: Carole is a fluent Greek speaker and ran a successful private school on the Greek island of Evia in the 80s and 90s. ____________________________________________ David Gartland, Principal, Lowestoft Sixth-Form College Start date: January 2018 Previous job: Vice-principal, Lowestoft Sixth-Form College Interesting fact: David is a fan of sports, playing ice hockey as a youngster and recently completing his first ever 10k run for charity. He also supports Newcastle United. ____________________________________________ Mark Whitworth, Chair of governors, West Lancashire College Start date: January 2018 Previous job: Chief executive, Peel Ports (ongoing) Interesting fact: Mark competed in taekwondo at the international level and is a fourth dan. Today, he teaches two of his three children when time permits, and both are black belts. If you want to let us know of any new faces at the top of your college, training provider or awarding organisation please let us know by emailing news@feweek.co.uk