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Kathryn Brindley-Edwards

I joined The Bedford College Group in September 2025 and now oversee both The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form. I’ve spent most of my career working within schools, specialising in sixth form provision. I’ve had the opportunity to lead two very different sixth forms, each with its own size and context, before moving into a national role with a large multi-academy trust. There, I served as the Senior Lead for Post 16, supporting 11 sixth forms across the Trust.

I have a proven track record of improving standards and outcomes at post-16 level, primarily by focusing on building a strong culture and ethos among staff, students, and parents. I’m deeply passionate about transforming the lives of young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and I firmly believe that high-quality academic education is a powerful tool for achieving this.

I also care deeply about the importance of grassroots sport. In my spare time, I’m a keen hockey player and have previously served as Chair of my local hockey club.

Previous Principals/CEOs

Robin Webber-Jones

Robin joined the Group in Autumn of 2022 as Principal for Tresham College, where he was responsible for overseeing the campuses in Corby, Kettering, and Wellingborough, The National College for Motorsport, alongside The Bedford Sixth Form and The Corby Sixth Form. Passionate about providing life-enhancing education opportunities for individuals of all ages, Robin took on the role of Executive Director for Curriculum in January 2025.

With over 20 years’ experience within Further Education, Higher Education, and Skills sectors, Robin has undertaken many leadership roles, including Head of Apprenticeships at the University of Derby, Vice Principal at The Sheffield College, and Director of Learning at New College Stamford. Leading the way in promoting continuous improvements within the Further Education and Skills sectors, Robin is proud to have contributed to several books and academic publications.

Helen Smith

There is no biographical profile of the Principal on the College's website yet. This detail is from the 2021 appointment article.

New Head Helen is a champion of people progressing on to degrees, something which young people may have to embrace in the fast-changing employment environments ahead.

She has four degrees in: Psychology, Law, Teaching and an MA in Educational Leadership.

Previously employed at the Melton Vale Sixth Form, Brooke House College and Cardinal Wiseman School, Helen has a combination of independent school and 16+ specialist expertise.