James Baker
Wivenhoe,Essex
Summary
Experienced education professional specialising in behavioural management and curriculum development. Led implementation of impactful educational initiatives while fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Enhanced staff development and communication with stakeholders, prioritising community outreach and continuous improvement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate Assistant Vice Principal
Lift Clacton (Clacton Coastal Academy)
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
2020.03 - Current
- Upheld standards of excellence in all areas of school operations from academics to extracurriculars to facilities management.
- Fostered inclusive school culture by promoting diversity and respect among students.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Assistant Principal
Lift Maltings
Witham, Essex
2025.03 - 2025.07
- My skillset was Identified by the Trust Regional Education Director after my contribution to achieving Ofsted Good at Lift Clacton and was seconded to the Lift Maltings in order to raise standards across the school to prepare them for a pending Ofsted inspection.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents for better student performance.
- Fostered a positive learning environment with a focus on student well-being.
- Improved parent-teacher communication through regular meetings and correspondence.
- Assisted in maintaining high academic standards across all year levels.
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Clacton Coastal Academy
Little Clacton, Essex
2017.09 - 2023.06
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Professional Tutor
Clacton Coastal Academy
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Developing ITTS and NQTs professionally
- Delivering weekly CPD link to the teaching standards
- Lesson observations and feedback
Newly Qualified Teacher
Tendring Technology College
Thorpe le Soken, Essex
2016.09 - 2017.07
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
Trainee teacher (PGCE route)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2015.09 - 2016.07
- Delivered lessons according to school curriculum guidelines; ensured consistency in teaching standards across all classrooms.
- Inspired student engagement for improved academic performance.
- Assisted lead teachers in curriculum planning and implementation.
- Collaborated with colleagues for development of effective lesson plans.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings, strengthening communication channels.
- Completed a 3-month placement at St Matthew's Roman Catholic High School, contributing to classroom activities and student support.
- 3-month Placement St Matthew's Roman Catholic High School (Good)
Education
PGCE - German and French
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2015.09 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Science - International Management with German
University of Manchester
Manchester 1998.09 - 2002.07
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum delivery
- Behavioural Management
- Data analysis
- Initiative implementation
- Staff development
- Stakeholder communication
- Parent engagement
- Community Outreach
- Engaging leadership style
- Multi-tasking ability
Languages
English
Native
German
Fluent
French
Advanced
Swedish
Upper intermediate
Italian
Beginner
Affiliations
- Travel and Tourism
- Foreign Cinema and Literature
Certification
- Safeguarding Level 3 trained
- Ambition Insitute HLT and Teacher Educator
- Safer recruitment trained
Accomplishments
I created an original rewards system at Clacton Coastal Academy which completly shifted the behaviour and cultural at the school over night which was a high contributing factor in the school achieving an Ofsted Good judgement in a school with a very challenging context.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Lift Maltings
2025.03 - 2025.07
Associate Assistant Vice Principal
Lift Clacton (Clacton Coastal Academy)
2020.03 - Current
Professional Tutor
Clacton Coastal Academy
2018.09 - 2020.03
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
Clacton Coastal Academy
2017.09 - 2023.06
Newly Qualified Teacher
Tendring Technology College
2016.09 - 2017.07
Trainee teacher (PGCE route)
Manchester Metropolitan University
2015.09 - 2016.07
PGCE - German and French
Manchester Metropolitan University
2015.09 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Science - International Management with German
University of Manchester
1998.09 - 2002.07