TEC Partnership Appoints New Campus Principal For University Centre Grimsby

Joanne Wallace joined the TEC Partnership in 2023 as Deputy Principal for the University Centre Grimsby. She has extensive experience in the education sector, spending time at the University of Leeds and Bradford College before working on curriculum development and quality management of overseas centres in the Pacific Rim and Middle East. 

Effective from 1st September, her new appointment sees her become Campus Principal at the University Centre Grimsby. The role further encompasses Sport and Uniform Public Services, Access to Higher Education, Career 6, and Skegness 
TEC. 

Reflecting on her new role, Joanne said: “I am delighted to be taking up the post of Campus Principal at the University Centre Grimsby. I joined TEC Partnership as Deputy Principal a year ago and have felt fortunate to join an organisation and team where improving the outcomes of every student is at the heart of everything they do.

“I am looking forward to working with colleagues to continue to develop an accessible and outstanding provision for the communities that we serve and to further the development of our new Animal Care training facility at our Grimsby campus and the new build development of the Skegness campus, both of which will bring further educational opportunities to our local communities. 

“One of my key goals going forward is to further involve local and regional employers in our academic provision and to align our offer to existing and future aspirations of their business and regional economic priorities.”

Ann Hardy, CEO of the TEC Partnership, said: “The TEC Partnership are delighted to have Joanne take on the role of Campus Principal for the University Centre Grimsby. Her extensive experience in Higher Education and curriculum development will support students and our local communities.

“Joanne’s approach to supporting our local community and building lasting talent pipelines make her the ideal person to lead the University Centre forward.”