kingston maurward college
Dorchester
Vibrant and growing Land-based College Firstly, note that we are more than just
a college. We are a college, a country estate, a dairy farm, a wedding venue, a
conference centre, an arable farm, a tourist destination, the birthplace of
Thomas Hardy and, most crucially, the only provider of land-based studies for 60
miles in any direction. We have a major strategic role in the development of
Dorset’s rural economy, which although firmly rooted in our heritage as an
agricultural provider, now spans the full range of land-based studies and
beyond, from entry-level to a degree. Following a dynamic period, the College
now has a financial health rating of ‘Good’, rewritten the Strategic Plan, and
developed an Estate Masterplan for the next ten years, alongside confirming our
Ofsted ‘Good’ grade. We have a strong platform to make the improvements required
to continually strive towards outstanding status and we are looking forward to
the future with ambition and optimism. The nature of the College, however, is
much more than just an Ofsted grade. We are at the heart of Dorset, both
emotionally and literally. Engagement and strategic positioning are vital to
ensure we continue to grow both our reputation and student numbers. We need
staff who will move us to the next step as part of a forward-looking
organisation, rooted in the landscape of Dorset and the history of the estate.
What binds us to the past is important, but it is not what defines our future;
the essence of Kingston Maurward is about people, attitudes and the culture we
all inherit and develop.
