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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
09.2023 - 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
06.2020 - 08.2023

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
09.2019 - 05.2020

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
03.2013 - 08.2019

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
05.2010 - 08.2013

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

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
02.2001 - 05.2010

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
05.2025 -

Sports and Coaching BSc -

Open University
09.2013 - 06.2019

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
05.2025 -

Head of Upper School and Enrichment

Feltonfleet Prep School
09.2023 - Current

Teacher of PE and Games

The Royal School
06.2020 - 08.2023

Trainee Teacher

Teach SouthEast
09.2019 - 05.2020

Sports and Coaching BSc -

Open University
09.2013 - 06.2019

Teaching and PE Assistant

Guildford High School
03.2013 - 08.2019

Security Consultant

Self-employed
05.2010 - 08.2013

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
02.2001 - 05.2010
Benjamin Baldwin