Claire Foster
Principal and Chief Executive
Claire has devoted a 26-year career to working in further and higher education. She is passionate about improving people’s life chances through the transformational power of education, skills and training.
The Boston College Leadership Team is made up of experienced industry professionals who have many years of experience of working within Further Education.
Executive Leadership Team
Matt Smith
Deputy Principal
Matt has worked in the Further Education sector for over fifteen years having previously established his own successful private training provider and had senior leadership roles at a number of FE colleges.
Debbie Holland
Chief Operating Officer
Debbie is a CIPFA qualified Chartered Accountant with over 20 years working within a public sector finance function.
Abid Hussain
Assistant Principal: Student Experience
Abid is a product of the Further Education Sector and has worked in colleges for over 20 years. He has taught on a variety of programmes and levels from Entry Level to Level 3, and in a variety of settings, including community settings.
Tom Hughes
Assistant Principal: Quality, Performance and Standards
Tom is an experienced curriculum and quality leader in FE and HE with a passion for innovation in the classroom, empowering individuals with the use of digital technologies, and preparing learners for the jobs of tomorrow.
Jen Durrant
Executive Director: People
Jen is CIPD qualified with over 20 years’ experience in HR and joined the College in 2011. Her current role is responsible for building and delivering a people strategy that focuses on the development of staff and provides our leadership to the HR function.