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From Illustrator to Principal | Mark Bolton’s 30-Year Journey in Education

What does it take to lead a college that truly serves its community? In this episode of the Culture & Leadership in Education Podcast, Guy Walker talks with Mark Bolton, Principal of Yeovil College, about how values-driven leadership, strategic vision and a focus on local businesses create meaningful outcomes for students, staff and the wider region. Key topics include: How values-driven leadership motivates staff to go the extra mile Embedding mission, vision, and strategic goals into everyday practice Supporting high-value, forward-thinking industries through skills and apprenticeships Creating a culture of recognition, engagement, and continuous improvement Personal development, mentoring, and lifelong learning as the foundation for leadership Whether you’re an educator, college leader or interested in building meaningful community impact, this episode is packed with insights, practical strategies and inspiring stories from the heart of Yeovil College. 00:00 Intro 00:04:24 Accidental Leadership: how rubbish broadband changed everything 00:06:59 Finding purpose through community and connection 00:09:27 Tackling retention, recruitment and funding in Further Education 00:14:30 Why moral purpose must drive every decision in education 00:17:56 Building Yeovil College’s mission, values and culture 00:21:22 Empowering local industry: building skills for the South West economy 00:26:57 What makes Yeovil’s culture work 00:30:50 Using tech to empower staff 00:34:28 How personal goals strengthen organisational purpose 00:39:12 Lifelong learning and advice for the next generation of FE leaders dovetailslate.co.uk #educationleadership #leadingwithkindness #collegeculture #furthereducation #eduleadership #studentoutcomes #teacherdevelopment #learninganddevelopment #edutech #aiineducation #staffwellbeing #leadershippodcast #cultureineducation