Julia Bates

Julia joined East Coast College in May 2022 as Deputy Principal for Curriculum and Strategic Partnerships having worked in the further education sector since 1990. Starting as a lecturer at the former Great Yarmouth College and then Lowestoft College, Julia spent the next 19 years at City College Norwich. During her time there, Julia held a number of roles including Programme Manager, Head of School, Assistant Principal and finally Vice Principal of FE Curriculum and Quality where she oversaw the further education and apprenticeship provision across all three sites.

Julia describes herself as a ‘product’ of further education, gaining an BA PCE Teaching and Learning and MA in Teaching and Learning while working in FE, having previously left school with modest qualification attainment. She is passionate about community matters and raising educational standards locally and regionally, working towards providing every person the opportunities to reach their full potential in life.