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Our team of support and teaching colleagues are very passionate about what they do and they all play a vital role in our college community.

As part of NCG, we work in collaboration with our colleagues across the country to share best practice and to make a real impact within our local areas. Together, we offer our students a fantastic place to learn and for colleagues, a wonderful place to work.

As a colleague of West Lancashire College, you will join an inspiring team and be welcomed into a community of supportive colleagues at NCG. When you become part of our team, you will be given every opportunity to develop, progress and thrive, as well as receive benefits that put your wellbeing first.

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Lisa Hoseason

Lisa Hoseason

Deputy Principal

Since joining NCG in 2004, Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of roles from classroom support and teaching to management and leadership, before progressing into the role of Assistant Principal at Newcastle College in 2021 and more recently to Deputy Principal of West Lancashire College in January 2024. She is experienced in curriculum planning, with enhanced knowledge of the Health and Care sector, as well as having an extensive understanding of quality improvement. Across 18 years of service Lisa has witnessed significant change in the College and the FE sector as a whole and has had the privilege of witnessing the progress and development of countless numbers of students fulfilling their potential and realising their ambitions. She understands the profound impact our College has on the communities it serves, supporting individuals to develop their skills and talents and strengthening the prosperity of our local area.

Gareth Sutton

Gareth Sutton

Vice Principal

Gareth has 20 years of experience in teaching and management working with both students and employers in General Further Education. He has worked in various colleges across the north west region, providing leadership for 16-18 students in Construction, Engineering, Health, Education, Digital, Creative & Service Industries, and Apprenticeships. Gareth is a time served Automotive Technician and progressed into Engineering Manufacturing, working across Europe and the US. He originally took the Apprentice route and is a strong advocate for Apprenticeship training.

Wendy Bennett

Wendy Bennett

Assistant Principal

Wendy is the Assistant Principal for the 16-18 provision at WLC, overseeing Health, Education and Digital, Creative and Service Industries, Construction and Advanced Engineering. She has extensive experience as a leader and a college manager, working in education for over 20 years. Wendy is the college strategic lead for T Levels and curriculum development, providing passion about the development of the new Study Programmes that enhances progression to higher education or employment for young people. As a leader and manager, Wendy supports colleagues, across all departments and learners, creating opportunities that support the development of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours to become successful members of our community and our wider society by being prepared to make positive personal and professional contributions.

Debbie Fennell

Debbie Fennell

NCG Director of Commercial Education

With over 25 years of experience in providing services to students and employers in General Further Education, I am a passionate promotor of education and how it can provide life changing opportunities for students at any stage of life. I am firmly committed to the strategic objectives and values of NCG and ensuring West Lancashire College place in enabling social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education. My current role provides leadership for English, Maths, ESOL, Inclusive Learning, Safeguarding and Wellbeing, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belong, Adult and Community Learning, Distance Learning and Subcontracting.

Catherine Shiel, Business Lecturer

Catherine Shiel

Business Lecturer

I feel privileged to work in a sector that is vital in transforming lives. I always aim to provide a learning experience that goes beyond the classroom with 'real world' experiences that encourage innovation, creativity and thinking to equip learners with the skills for success in an ever-changing world.

Emma Forgie, Hairdressing Lecturer

Emma Forgie

Hairdressing Lecturer

I am a passionate, experienced educator with a wealth of knowledge and experience in industry, with Master Colour Expert status. I love being a part of students' success and creativity for the ever-growing industry, as well as helping create hairdressers of the future.

Alison Barford, Hairdressing Lecturer

Alison Barford

Hairdressing Lecturer

I have worked in the hairdressing industry for over 30 years, with 15+ years as a hairdressing educator. I enjoy seeing our students reach their potential and progressing in the hairdressing industry. I also enjoy developing my own skills and passing this on to students. As a lecturer, I ensure students reach their full potential and achieve their hairdressing qualifications by managing and providing an effective learning environment. Students will gain the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to prepare them to work in the hairdressing sector.

Anthony Dickson, Bricklaying Lecturer

Anthony Dickinson

Bricklaying Lecturer

I have been a lecturer at West Lancashire College for 10 years and prior to working here, I was part of the Construction industry for more than 28 years, where I developed a broader range of knowledge and skills. I am dedicated and knowledgeable college lecturer with a passion for education and a strong commitment to student success. My extensive knowledge base allows me to provide in-depth insights and practical applications to students, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject with adept and design and develop curriculum that align with the needs of my students and the course objectives. I incorporate a variety of teaching methods, such as lectures, interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, to promote active learning and cater to diverse learning styles.

Alan Finnetty, Bricklaying Lecturer

Alan Finnetty

Bricklaying Lecturer

I am a passionate brickwork lecturer with over 40 years of experience in construction, I have developed a broad range of knowledge and skills building large homes, hospitals, and schools with recognised construction companies. I have extensive experience as a mentor and teacher for a diverse range of students with over 15 years in education for ages ranged 16-18yrs and adult students. I have gained qualifications for tutoring brickwork at levels 1, 2 and 3 diplomas, IQA and Assessing. I have experienced, in further education, broader ranges of teaching to SEN and school groups.

Ruth Winstanley, Business Lecturer

Ruth Winstanley

Business Lecturer

I have had the privilege of working for West Lancashire College since 2004. I am the course leader for the AAT accountancy qualifications in addition to being a lecturer on the Business courses. I run my own accountancy business and hold the position of management accountant working in industry during the rest of my week. My informed knowledge and experience ensure that students receive specialist and up-to-date teaching of finance and business units. My specialisms are accounting, finance, law, and business decision making.

Trevor Wells, Electrical Lecturer

Trevor Wells

Electrical Lecturer

I moved into teaching in 2009 and have worked at West Lancashire College since then, delivering Level 2 and Level 3 courses to wonderful students, as well as Level 3 Apprenticeships.

Mike Ashcroft, Engineering Lecturer (1)

Mike Ashcroft

Engineering Lecturer

I am a time served engineer with over 22 years industry experience, working, across Aerospace, Automotive, Oil and Gas and Glass manufacturing sectors. Passionate about getting students to the best possible destinations, I actively interact with local industry to create the best opportunities for our learners. I use my own broad range of experience and industry knowledge to bring learning into a real-life context, sparking interest in students and take pride in developing the next generation of Engineers

Gareth Lloyd, Engineering Lecturer

Gareth Lloyd

Engineering Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire College since 2021. I have delivered engineering subjects such as CAD, CNC and Design to BTEC L3 Extended Diploma Full time students and also L3 Apprentices. I also delivered CAD/CAM and Engineering Project to HNC/D students. Prior to teaching, I was a time served skills toolmaker, which involved machining techniques including Milling, Turning and Cylindrical/Surface grinding. I also worked extensively on the manufacture, maintenance and modification of Power Press tools.

Caroline Stewart, Sports Lecturer

Caroline Stewart

Sports Lecturer

I began working at West Lancashire College in 2013 after completing my PGCE placement here. Having been involved in sports for over 25 years, my passion for the subject continues to grow with my focus now on physiology, personal training and sports therapy. Working with young adults who share my passion is what I enjoy the most about working here. Seeing our students achieve and progress makes it all worth while!

Robert Boardman, Sports Lecturer

Robert Boardman

Sports Lecturer

Having worked through my PGCE in further education this academic year, I have recently gained my first job as a teacher in Sports at West Lancashire College. Being a teacher has always been my biggest passion and career goal ever since I can remember. My favourite part of teaching is working alongside students to achieve their own personal goals and seeing that ‘light bulb’ moment when they have worked so hard on a topic they struggle with. I am very excited to my first full year in teaching and inspiring the younger generation to pursue their career goals.

Daniel Rawlinson

Daniel Rawlinson

Barbering Lecturer

I decided to set into the Barbering industry after a stint of working as a Hairdressing in 2000 as the industry was taking off. I began to work in men's grooming in a well-known Liverpool shop called Voodoo, in their shaving department and it was from there, that I embarked on education. I went to Southport College for my Level 2 and Berry College for my Level 3 in 2009, for 2 years where I completed my assessments. Once I was qualified as a teacher, I was head hunted to work in India and Sri Lanka for various brands. Afterwards, I came to West Lancashire College in 2019 to teach barbering full time here.

Matthew Jankowski

Matthew Jankowski

Maths Lecturer

I have loved maths since I was young and have always had a keen interest in helping others to see the beauty of solving a difficult problem. This is what brought me in to teaching and I have enjoyed it every day since. My favourite part of the job is seeing the "lightbulb" moments that students get when they finally understand a topic that has been eluding them. I like to keep my lessons light-hearted to balance out people's perceptions about Mathematics.

John Togher

John Togher

English Lecturer

I am the course leader for English GCSE, having worked at West Lancashire College for 14 years. I am a published writer and love to help young people develop an understanding of the way language works, not just for their GCSE exams, but for everyday life whether it be in person or online. I'm also passionate about opening up young people's creativity and giving them the tools to better communicate.

Andrew Dowd

Andrew Dowd

Maths Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire College since 2022. I’ve had an interest in numbers and patterns from an early age and that led me to getting a Masters from Lancaster University in Maths. I’ve been teaching Maths for more than 10 years. I get a great feeling when I know I’ve helped learners on their journey to develop their numeracy and problem solving skills and gain qualifications.

Jules Halder, Computer Science Lecturer

Jules Halder

Computer Science Lecturer

I have a degree in Web Systems Development and a First Honours Master’s Degree in Cyber Security. I got into teaching to show students that computing isn’t just about how to create Word documents or spreadsheets; it’s much more interesting! I’m here to provide students with the building blocks they need to learn a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours in computing.

James Gleave, Motor Vehicle Lecturer

James Gleave

Motor Vehicle Lecturer

I gained my Motor Vehicle qualifications at West Lancashire College and during my career, I have worked closely with BMW trained master technicians, as well as Mercedes and VW independent specialists.

Claire Procter, Beauty Therapy Lecturer

Claire Procter

Beauty Therapy Lecturer

I have been in the Spa and Beauty industry for more than 20 years. I completed my training at Skelmersdale College and enjoyed every minute of it. My career started working on board a cruise ship as a Spa and Massage Therapist. This enabled me to travel around the world visiting many countries doing the job I love. After this I lived and worked abroad finally returning to the UK being self-employed. I have worked at West Lancashire College for 19 years and teach level 1 – 4 in beauty therapy. This is a growing and ever-changing industry where there is always new treatments and techniques to learn. Being a teacher is very rewarding especially when seeing the learners achieve their qualifications and move on to employment within our industry

Samantha Pillai, Beauty Therapy Lecturer

Samantha Pillai

Beauty Therapy Lecturer

I have worked in the Beauty industry since 2001 in which I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge to pass onto our students. I joined Steiner Transocean and became a senior spa therapist on board their luxury cruise liners, before turning to teaching for the last 13 years. I have a strong passion for the beauty industry and a keen eye for detail in everything that I do

Aron Hartley, Computer Science Lecturer

Aron

Computer Science Lecturer

Prior to teaching at West Lancashire College, I obtained my Honours Degree and Masters Degree in computing specialising in Games Programming and Visual Computing. I am a lecturer for the BTEC Level 2 and 3 Computing Course, which utilises my specialisms very well. With plenty of programming units to teach and a game specialised unit, I can plan lessons around my own knowledge and pass these on to learners that want to know more. I want to share my passion for programming and computing with students who aren’t sure about computing and think it to be too technical, but I want to highlight to them that with practice and commitment, it can be engaging and fun.

Mike Cooney, Public Services Lecturer

Mike Cooney

Public Services Lecturer

I have a wealth of educational experience at West Lancashire College. I have helped hundreds of students gain experience on the course, in order to achieve their goals in the Fire, Police or Armed Forces. I have extensive Mountain Rescue and Outdoor Activity knowledge, as well as being Expedition Leader qualified. I teach across all Public Services courses, specialising in Outdoor Activities, navigation, search and rescue skills; along with law and legal system, leadership and teamwork activities and how Public Services deal with major incidents, such as terrorism, health diseases and flooding.

Ryan Smith, Public Services Lecturer

Ryan Smith

Public Services Lecturer

I’ve had the pleasure of working at West Lancashire College for over 10 years, after studying my degree in Sports Coaching and playing semi-professional sport. I thoroughly enjoy organising an array of trips and visits for the students to succeed and develop in both practical environments, as well as in the classroom. With my key links to employers in the Public Services industry, I can offer our students a variety of knowledge and introduce them to their potential future role.

Jonathan Marlow, Public Services Lecturer

Jonathon Marlow

Public Services Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire College for 10 years, teaching on a variety of programmes and now, I teach Level 2 and Level 3 Public Services. I have a passion to help young people reach their potential and aim to develop their skills and qualities to move onto further education or employment. I like to encourage learners to develop their teamwork, communication and leadership skills, as well as offer further support to learners through enrichment activities, gym sessions and work experience.

Katie Hampson

Katie Hampson

Inclusive Learning Lecturer

As a college lecturer at West Lancashire College, I coordinate and design outstanding curriculum for learners with special educational needs (SEN) and behaviour, emotional and social difficulties (BESD). I hold a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education and Training from Edge Hill University, and I have over 15 years of experience within the education sector. My core competencies include, specialist education, empathy, teamwork, communication and organisational skills, adaptability, flexibility, and management. In my current role, I deliver quality knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) to enhance and support individual learning outcomes. I create strong intent, implementation, and impact for maximum success of all learners, embedding Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. I work with colleagues and local communities to ensure a positive and inclusive learning environment. I am passionate about helping learners overcome their challenges and achieve their potential. I am a member of the 'Institute of Leadership and Management', bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, and I coach and mentor aspiring leaders within the NCG Leadership hub.

Gary Owens, Art and Design Lecturer

Gary Owens

Art and Design Lecturer

Like all of the Art staff at West Lancashire College, I am a working artist myself. It is always a pleasure to work with like-minded creative people and to see how their skills and ideas develop over time.

Kerri Clarke, Early Years Education Lecturer

Kerri Clarke

Early Years Education Lecturer

I have great enthusiasm and passion for the Early Years Sector. I have a wealth of first-hand experience that can be passed down to our current students to enable them to succeed as an Early Years Practitioner.

Louise Curran, Art and Design Lecturer

Louise Curran

Art and Design Lecturer

As a multi-disciplinary artist and designer with a background career in film and television costume, I offer students a relevant and realistic insight into working in creative industry. As an educator, I have experience of working with learners of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs, across a range of artistic disciplines. Effective art and design teaching offers a space which nurtures and challenges the individual and diverse creativity of every student and equips them with the technical skills and confidence to progress in their chosen specialism. I am passionate about what I do and consider it a privilege to play a role in enabling our students to realise their professional and creative potential.

Gary Disley, Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer

Gary Disley

Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer

I started work in the construction industry when I left school as a joiner /carpenter, I completed a three-year apprenticeship where I achieved my city and guilds qualifications followed by my advanced city and guilds. I have worked in the industry since working on various contracts throughout the country. I started education as an onsite assessor working with apprentices on site helping them to achieve their NVQ qualifications and I later moved into full time teaching and have done so for the last fourteen years, teaching full time students and apprentices up to level three.

Melloney Watkins, Early Years Education Lecturer

Mell

Early Years Education Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire college since March 2010 and I’ve been a part of the Early Years and Education sector for many years. I gain great satisfaction in teaching our students and equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to succeed and reach their full potential. I feel privileged to be able to meet such wonderful students and be part of their learning journey, it is incredible to observe how they grow and develop into competent Early Years and Education practitioners.

Suzanne Gibson, Health and Social Care Lecturer

Suzanne Gibson

Health and Social Care Lecturer

I teach on the Level 2 and 3 Health and Social Care programmes and as an experienced teacher, my passion lies in enabling all students to develop an appreciation for health, nutrition and its key role in a healthy lifestyle. I enjoy teaching Health and Social Care and find it really rewarding when our students work hard to progress to positive destinations, such as employment in care settings and university to study a wide range of courses. I am part of a small but highly effective and hardworking team who strive to enable our students to do well and progress and meet their full potential. We offer a caring and nurturing teaching environment for our learners.

Lynsey Makin, Health and Social Care Lecturer (1)

Lynsey Makin

Head of Curriculum for Health, Education and Foundation Learning

I am an experienced educator, with a background in health and care industries. I have a real passion in facilitating our learners' journey and watching as they achieve their goals and embark on their future careers. I am proud to be part of a highly effective team which offers nurture, high expectations and a drive to succeed, equipping our learners with the skills and confidence they need to recognise and reach their full potential.

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