UCU slammed outgoing Weston College principal Sir Paul Phillips for running the college as his 'personal fiefdom' after FE Week reported it is facing a recruitment crisis.
UCU said the crisis means there are serious questions for the board of governors to answer.
FE Week reports the college has withdrawn its offer to appoint current Cornwall College deputy principal Kate Wills as Sir Paul's replacement, which itself came after two previous rounds of recruitment.
The college's board of governors have allowed Sir Paul to stay on as a paid 'president' of the college after his 'retirement' at the end of this term. Despite staying on, his leaving festivities include a recreation of a Love Actually style montage and staff singing a version of Tina Turner's Simply The Best. Staff have also been asked to donate to his holiday fund.
