Julia Baldwin
Summary
Over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as Head of Department and classroom teacher in both mainstream and alternative settings. Most recent position involved delivering the SEND alternative provision in a thriving primary school for 9 years, I also act as a SEND mentor and tutor supporting mental health needs within the private sector. Recently pursued voluntary redundancy to transition into a new career aligned with personal interests, enrolling in Level 2 City and Guilds Floristry and various horticultural courses. Strong administrative and organisational skills , I am eager to gain knowledge and skills within a horticultural environment combining my skills and interests. Friendly and personable, I enjoy working as part of a team, I am able to build relationships quickly with a eye for accuracy and detail .
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Tutor/ Mentor
Private
04.2023 - Current
Working to an EHCP, I support a young person with SEMH needs (alternative provision) to achieve their potential. Educationally via English, Maths and Science GCSE. Socially and emotionally via days out to build confidence and self esteem.
Teacher
Colerne Church of England Primary School
Chippenham, Wiltshire
01.2017 - Current
Preparing and delivering lessons, Report writing and progress tracking, Differentiation and scaffolding for varying needs, Behaviour management, Delivering interventions, Developing and leading interventions, Supporting students with SEND in a class setting, Supporting students with SEND in a 121 setting, Providing Mentoring / Pastoral Support, Working outside of the National Curriculum, Reviewing EHCPs, Assessing and reviewing IEPs, Liaising with external agencies (e.g. MASH, CAMHS, etc), Running of extra- curricular activities, data tracking and imputting
Teacher
Corsham Academy
Corsham , Wiltshire
09.2012 - 07.2017
Teacher of Philosophy and Ethics, PSHE, English and Drama across years 7- 13 , key stages 3,4,5. Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned 100% pass rate A-C in elective exams. Foundation Learner Leader. Safeguarding lead for department. Preparing and delivering lessons, Report writing and progress tracking, Differentiation and scaffolding for varying needs, Behaviour management, Supporting students with SEND in a class setting, Supporting students with SEND in a 121 setting, Providing Mentoring / Pastoral Support, Providing career guidance / life skills workshops.
Head of Department
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury, Wiltshire
09.2004 - 08.2008
Preparing and delivering lessons. Report writing and progress tracking. Differentiation and scaffolding for varying needs. Behaviour management. Supporting students with SEND in a class setting. Supporting students with SEND in a 121 setting. Providing Mentoring / Pastoral Support. Working as Phase / Subject Lead, Leading and managing staff and colleagues. Delivering training and mentoring colleagues. Running of extra-curricular activities. Providing career guidance / life skills workshops.
Education
PGCE - Religious Studies /PSHE
Bath Spa University College
Bath 10.2000 - 08.2001
BA(HONS) 2:1 - Study's of Religion
Bath Spa University College
Bath 09.1997 - 09.2000
Skills
Alternative Teaching qualifications ;
Youth Mental Health First Aider -Wiltshire Educational Psychology Service 2023
Trauma Practitioner-BANES Educational Psychology Service 2024
Listening Skills 1,2 - BCPC 2024
L2 Counselling skills - Bath College 2023
NVR De-esculation trainer - South Glous CAMHS 2022
SEND / SEMH specific training;
Anxiety, Attachment Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Global Developmental Delay, Mental Health First Aid, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviours, Social and Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Thrive and Trauma practice, Precision Teaching
Safeguarding and Prevent trained - updated Sept 2025
Timeline
Tutor/ Mentor
Private
04.2023 - Current
Teacher
Colerne Church of England Primary School
01.2017 - Current
Teacher
Corsham Academy
09.2012 - 07.2017
Head of Department
Malmesbury School
09.2004 - 08.2008
PGCE - Religious Studies /PSHE
Bath Spa University College
10.2000 - 08.2001
BA(HONS) 2:1 - Study's of Religion
Bath Spa University College
09.1997 - 09.2000