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Education
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Benjamin Baldwin

Haslemere,Surrey

Summary

Experienced primary school Senior Leader specialising in school operations and progressive enrichment design. Proven track record of leading teams, managing complex school programmes, coordinating residential and international trips, and delivering inclusive, structured co-curricular activities. Internationally minded and committed to ensuring that operational excellence enables exceptional pupil experiences.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Upper School and Enrichment

Feltonfleet Prep School
Cobham, Surrey
2023.09 - Current

I carry overall responsibility for the pastoral and academic outcomes of the pupils in Upper School, including running the enrichment programme and helping students to find the best fit for secondary school. I am a member of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the vision and day-to-day running of the school. As a teacher of PE, I work across all key stages of the school to deliver outstanding physical education, develop inclusive sports teams and build skills in teamwork and resilience. I lead in athletics, cross country and Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA).

Teacher of PE and Games

The Royal School
Haslemere, Surrey
2020.06 - 2023.08

As a PE & Games Techer I worked across the Junior and Senior schools to teach outstanding PE and games to both boys and girls. I organised many large events and fixtures, leading the development of competitive teams in athletics, rugby and skiing. I also coordinated the Duke of Edinburgh Award and led the Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions.

Trainee Teacher

Teach SouthEast
Guildford, Surrey
2019.09 - 2020.05

As a trainee teacher within the Teach Southeast SCITT programme, I was based at St Peters (Guildford) and All Hallows (Farnham) within the PE Department. I trained across key stages 3-5, delivered a range of sports clubs, acted as year 9/10 form tutor and assisted the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Teaching and PE Assistant

Guildford High School
Guildford, Surrey
2013.03 - 2019.08

Alongside studying part-time for my degree, I worked full-time as a teaching assistant from EYFS to KS1. I assisted with lesson preparation, classroom learning and delivered curriculum PE and games to all junior key stages. I also worked with the Head of Outdoor Education to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Security Consultant

Self-employed
2010.05 - 2013.08

Contracted to consultant on risk assessment, crisis management and deliver security solutions to private sector companies.

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
2001.02 - 2010.05

Served the Royal Marines as a Commando in 45 Commando, 42 Commando and S.F.S.G. on training exercises and operational deployments.

Education

NPQSL -

University College London
London, England
2025.05 -

Sports and Coaching BSc -

Open University
2013.09 - 2019.06

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Forward-thinking leadership
  • Resourceful
  • Resilient
  • Experienced expedition leader
  • Outdoor education coordinator
  • Athletics, cross-country and gymnastics specialist

Affiliations

  • Long-distance running
  • Mountain biking
  • Climbing
  • Open water swimming
  • Free-diving
  • Expeditions and treks
  • History
  • Vegetarian cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NPQSL -

University College London
2025.05 -

Head of Upper School and Enrichment

Feltonfleet Prep School
2023.09 - Current

Teacher of PE and Games

The Royal School
2020.06 - 2023.08

Trainee Teacher

Teach SouthEast
2019.09 - 2020.05

Sports and Coaching BSc -

Open University
2013.09 - 2019.06

Teaching and PE Assistant

Guildford High School
2013.03 - 2019.08

Security Consultant

Self-employed
2010.05 - 2013.08

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
2001.02 - 2010.05
Benjamin Baldwin