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Principal, Southwark College

Jane Button

Jane joined NCG's Lewisham College in December 2020 as Vice Principal Learner Experience and Resources, with an impressive track record in the FE sector and a commitment to inclusive education and supporting those with significant social barriers to learning. She has a wealth of experience in curriculum, support services management and commercial as well as a cross-college view of the learner experience, helping to secure her recent appointment as Principal of Southwark College.

About Jane

First in her family to go to university, Jane studied English at Huddersfield University and went on to gain her Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) before starting her first post as a Media and English Teacher at Newham Sixth Form College in East London in 1999. She moved into her first management position in Brooke House Sixth Form College (BSix) in Hackney in 2001, a role which forged her passion for curriculum innovation and delivery.

Jane's commitment to inclusive education can be seen throughout her 20 years of experience leading and managing post-16 education in some of the most disadvantaged London Boroughs, including Newham, Hackney, Westminster, Lambeth, and Lewisham.

With over 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles in Further Education colleges, Sixth Form colleges, Adult Education Services, and as a founding Principal of an employer-led National College, Jane has a wealth of experience in curriculum, support services management and commercial as well as a cross-college view of the learner experience.

Jane Button Lewisham College NCG

Southwark College news

ESOL Wellbeing Session
25 March 2024

Southwark College Hosts Wellbeing Day for ESOL Students

The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department at Southwark College organised a 'Mind Your Mood' wellbeing day tailored to meet the specific needs of its students. The session recognised these students' unique challenges and focused on sharing emotional wellbeing tools and information on support services available within the College and local community.

Big Idea Challenge
15 February 2024

Big Idea Challenge Returns to Southwark College

Representatives from London Metropolitan University's Big Idea Challenge recently returned to Southwark College to deliver a workshop to business students in preparation for the annual Big Idea Challenge enterprise competition.

Swk Bhm Talk Speakers Edited
31 October 2023

Southwark College Hosts Black History Month Guest Speaker Event

As part of Black History Month black professionals shared their life stories, challenges, and experiences with students at Southwark College. The theme for this year's Black History Month was 'Saluting Our Sisters,' honouring the achievements of Black women in history, including those whose contributions were ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced.