Brindley Turner
Holmfirth
Summary
Dynamic professional with 10 years’ experience in education, leadership, and programme delivery. Proven ability to design and implement inclusive strategies that improve outcomes, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive measurable organisational improvement. Skilled in leading teams, developing staff through training and mentoring, and building strong partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies. Recognised for turning underperforming services into high-quality provision through data-driven planning, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
Now seeking a values-led role in learning development, family support, or the charity sector, bringing expertise in project leadership, staff training, safeguarding, and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Lead / Learning & Development Coordinator
Barugh Green Primary School
Barnsley
09.2021 - 09.2025
- Directed service-wide improvement plan that raised provision from Requires Improvement to Good (Ofsted) within 18 months.
- Managed and coached 5-person team, delivering training, peer observations, and regular performance feedback.
- Designed and implemented tailored development programme that improved engagement and measurable outcomes.
- Built partnerships with parents and community groups through workshops and SEND-focused initiatives.
- Collaborated with senior leaders, governors, and external advisors to align practice with strategic objectives.
- Facilitated open dialogue with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
Project & Inclusion Lead (Teacher, SEND Specialist)
Barugh Green Primary School
Barnsley
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Designed and implemented targeted interventions for children with additional needs, in partnership with SENCO and external agencies.
- Championed inclusive practice across the organisation, influencing wider equity and access initiatives.
- Coordinated annual events and outreach programmes that strengthened family engagement and community wellbeing.
- Managed data collection and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective communication with stakeholders.
Education
PGCE Primary - SEND Specialism
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 09.2016 - 07.2017
BA (Hons) - English Literature & Language
York St John University
York 09.2013 - 07.2016
Skills
- Leadership & Project Management – managed and coached multi-disciplinary teams; led strategic improvement initiatives
- Stakeholder Engagement – built strong relationships with families, professionals, governors, and local authorities
- Programme Design & Delivery – developed bespoke training programmes, workshops, and interventions
- Data & Quality Improvement – used performance data to inform planning, evaluate progress, and drive outcomes
- Safeguarding & Inclusion – extensive experience in SEND, safeguarding protocols, and multi-agency collaboration
- Communication & Facilitation – confident delivering workshops, presentations, and professional development sessions
- Knowledge of quality standards
- Understanding of gdpr regulations
- Decision-Making expertise
- Resilience and tenacity
- Microsoft office suite competency
- Communication excellence
Certification
- Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Contextual Safeguarding | Child Exploitation | Peer-on-Peer Abuse | Sexual Harassment & Violence in Schools
- Health & Safety: Fire Safety | Food Allergy Awareness | Anaphylaxis | IOSH Working Safely
- Digital & Data: GDPR | Cyber Security | Online Safety
- Behaviour & Inclusion: Team Teach | Prevent Training | British Sign Language (Level 2)
Additional information
- Enhanced DBS (current)
- Full UK Driving Licence, own vehicle
- Confident in Microsoft Office & digital learning platforms
- Experienced in independent and team-based working
- Passionate about inclusive education, early intervention, and community development
Timeline
Team Lead / Learning & Development Coordinator
Barugh Green Primary School
09.2021 - 09.2025
Project & Inclusion Lead (Teacher, SEND Specialist)
Barugh Green Primary School
06.2017 - 09.2021
PGCE Primary - SEND Specialism
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2016 - 07.2017
BA (Hons) - English Literature & Language
York St John University
09.2013 - 07.2016
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