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Meet the Team

Colin Peaks

Principal

I am proud to be Principal at Wilberforce Sixth Form College and even prouder of the inclusive, enriching education that we offer to thousands of young people across Hull and East Yorkshire.

My aim for the College is simple: For all students to receive an outstanding experience, secure outstanding results and progress on to exciting opportunities, either in education or the world of work.

My staff and I place the students at the heart of everything we do, and we are fully committed to support them in reaching their potential and achieving their dreams.

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Suzanna May

Deputy Principal

As Deputy Principal I am responsible for the academic and personal journey of every student, ensuring that we develop the curriculum to meets the needs of students and their future employers.

I am passionate about the individual journey and the opportunities and space to develop that colleges provide young learners. A highly supportive and inclusive environment is essential to build confidence and realise potential. Working with the motivated and talented staff and students at Wilberforce, I know we will continue to celebrate outstanding achievements and destinations year on year.

Deputy Principal
Gary Parkinson

College Business Manager

As College Business Manager, I have responsibility for many of the support services which are key to the success of the College and the students who attend.

The teams I manage include Premises, IT, MIS, Finance, Catering and HR, who are all committed to providing students with a first class experience whilst they are at the College.

College Business Manager
Ben Wallis

Vice Principal

As Vice Principal, I am responsible for ensuring students are supported, right from applying through to when it’s time to move onto their next steps. I line manage the Admissions team, Student Services, Study Support and Careers, who all provide specialist information, advice and guidance in their respective fields.

Support services at Wilberforce College are outstanding; we all work hard to ensure that barriers to learning are removed and support – both pastoral and educational – is in place for students to achieve their potential.

Vice Principal
Stewart Edwards

Assistant Principal

My Assistant Principal role covers all elements of the ‘Student Experience’ such as upskilling, enrichment, employability, work experience and student voice.   

I am passionate that the student experience at college goes beyond the classroom and that they are given opportunities to undertake extra-curricular activities that promote and develop essential employability skills – be it through the Upskilling Programme or going out on work placement.

I am also responsible for the College’s Student Voice programme, working with students to gain feedback on their experiences and ensuring that feedback is used to maintain or even improve our provision. 

Assistant Principal
Rachel Hitchenor

Assistant Principal

As Assistant Principal my main responsibility is to ensure that the teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding at Wilberforce College so all learners can fulfil their potential. I started teaching in 1994, and have taught in a variety of contexts, and have experience of leadership positions in both secondary schools and sixth form colleges.

We are a forward-thinking and innovative college and use technology to enhance the learner experience. As leader of staff development, I am eager to ensure that teaching and learning is based on the latest educational research.

Assistant Principal
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