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Jane Baldry

Jane Baldry

Penzance,CON

Summary

I enjoy working in a business that I am proud of. I have always worked as a professional and have high expectations of my employer but more especially of myself.

I worked as a silver service waitress at St Enodoc Hotel, Rock many years ago and worked in hospitality during my university years. I have a background initially in accountancy and am therefore numerate and conscientious, but have more recently been in educational settings working as a teacher and have developed strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise and be extremely flexible! I can work independently but enjoy working as part of a team. I am passionate about education and making a difference and enjoy learning. I am a calm person and very patient and my previous role in Sennen Primary School involved constant multi-tasking.

I am passionate about the Arts and play the flute and recorders as well as sing in an amateur capacity. I belong to the Golowan Band. I go to the theatre, concerts, art galleries and cinema as often as I can. I enjoy hiking and swimming.

I am currently volunteering as a Befriender for NYAS, at the Acorn theatre and the Street food Project.

I enjoy cooking for family and have many years experience of making a meal in the kitchen or dining room a hub for entertaining family and friends.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work history

Befriender

National Youth Advocacy Service
Penzance, Cornwall
03.2025 - Current

I take out a young person who is in foster care, once a month and do fun social activities.

Street Food Project Volunteer

Penzance
Penzance
09.2024 - Current

Help to prepare, serve and clean the kitchen for disadvantaged and homeless people in Penzance.

School Administrator

Sennen School part of Truro and Penwith Academy Tr
Penzance, Cornwall
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • I was the first point of call for internal and external enquiries and dealt with all correspondence - mainly emails but also telephone calls and visits to the school.
  • I ran the management information system, which records attendance and pupil data and escalated any concerns to the Headteacher regarding pupil attendance.
  • I processed invoices after approval by the Headteacher, using the Trust accounting system and deal with banking.
  • I tallied and ordered the lunches every morning for the children.
  • I ordered stationery, first-aid, and sundries for well-maintained office supplies and any materials for the curriculum.
  • I kept filing, administration and recordkeeping up to date.
  • I coordinated and oversaw planning and execution of school trips and organised the payments from parents on an excel spreadsheet.
  • I arranged cover during staff absence using reputable supply teachers.
  • I prepared professional business correspondence on behalf of senior staff.
  • I identified any necessary repairs and maintenance along with the Headteacher and organised contractors to complete the work.
  • I undertook any jobs required, which could include supervising children at lunchtime and helping out in the classroom occasionally to taking children to local events, if we are short of transport.
  • I was a school governor and took the minutes for governor meetings when the clerk was unable to do so.

School Administrator

Manaccan School
Helston, Cornwall
01.2019 - 08.2019

Similar role to my current position. The post was maternity cover and temporary.

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
Truro, Cornwall
09.2016 - 12.2018

Supply cover for teaching posts in Cornwall.

Primary School Teacher

Holway Park Primary School
Taunton, Somerset
01.2016 - 08.2016

Temporary post, teaching interventions and a whole class in year 5.

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
Taunton, Somerset
09.2012 - 12.2015

Supply Teaching covering primary classes locally.

Class Teacher

Otterhampton Primary School
Bridgwater, Somerset
09.2007 - 12.2012
  • I achieved good student results in line with curriculum targets, growing overall school performance.
  • I utilised curriculum expertise to create inspiring class plans and resources, optimising pupil engagement and results.
  • I promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
  • I made positive differences to pupil confidence and happiness through nurturing support and care.
  • worked collaboratively with teaching assistants to offer children optimal care and education.
  • I encouraged a love of learning in students of varying abilities, enhancing positive educational experiences.
  • I adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • I administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • I planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
  • I met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
  • I planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
  • I planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with government guidelines.
  • I worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • I assisted with the organisation and administration of standardised testing.

Teaching Assistant

North Petherton Primary School
Taunton, Somerset
09.2005 - 08.2006

Performed normal classroom assistant activities - working closely with the pupils and teacher.

Administrator

Kingstonwell Game and Sporting Services
Bridgwater , Somerset
07.1988 - 08.2005
  • created financial reports to analyse trends and identify efficiencies.
  • prepared the double entry book-keeping records, VAT reconciliations and returns
  • prepared the financial accounts and budgets on a quarterly basis
  • liaised with customers and organised bookings of hotels, meals and transport
  • organised the office system and filing
  • was involved with meetings with the bank manager and auditors.

Book keeper

Self employed/Chris Way Accountants
Exeter, Devon
07.1985 - 06.1988
  • Preparation of accounts.

Trainee Chartered Accountant

Hays Allan
Exeter, Devon
08.1983 - 06.1985

Preparation of accounts and auditing.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Primary

Somerset School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Somerset
11.2007

Parts 1 and 2 Certified Chartered Accountancy - Accountancy

ACCA
London
12.1990

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting

Reading University
Reading
06.1983

A-Levels - Economics, Law and Accounts

Mid-Cornwall College of Further Education
St Austell
07.1980

GCSEs - 8 'O' Levels

Poltair School
St Austell
06.1978

Skills

  • Prioritisation and time management
  • Flexibility
  • Business administration
  • Excel spreadsheets and Word proficiency
  • Communication
  • Team work
  • Supply ordering
  • Data entry
  • Account reconciliations knowledge
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Sage 50 Accounting proficiency
  • Report analysis
  • Business correspondence
  • Managing purchasing activities
  • Office administration
  • Confidentiality understanding
  • Letter writing, including Newsletters
  • Report writing
  • Administering payroll
  • Social media knowledge, updating school website and Facebook

Timeline

Befriender

National Youth Advocacy Service
03.2025 - Current

Street Food Project Volunteer

Penzance
09.2024 - Current

School Administrator

Sennen School part of Truro and Penwith Academy Tr
09.2019 - 11.2022

School Administrator

Manaccan School
01.2019 - 08.2019

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2016 - 12.2018

Primary School Teacher

Holway Park Primary School
01.2016 - 08.2016

Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel
09.2012 - 12.2015

Class Teacher

Otterhampton Primary School
09.2007 - 12.2012

Teaching Assistant

North Petherton Primary School
09.2005 - 08.2006

Administrator

Kingstonwell Game and Sporting Services
07.1988 - 08.2005

Book keeper

Self employed/Chris Way Accountants
07.1985 - 06.1988

Trainee Chartered Accountant

Hays Allan
08.1983 - 06.1985

Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Primary

Somerset School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

Parts 1 and 2 Certified Chartered Accountancy - Accountancy

ACCA

Bachelor of Arts - Economics and Accounting

Reading University

A-Levels - Economics, Law and Accounts

Mid-Cornwall College of Further Education

GCSEs - 8 'O' Levels

Poltair School
Jane Baldry