Julia brings an impressive 12 years of experience in Nursery and Key Stage 1 settings to her role as Deputy Head at Grosvenor House. Her educational credentials are equally distinguished, including an MA in Education (Primary), experience as Chair of Governors at a primary school, and service as a Safeguarding Officer in secondary education.
Throughout her career, Julia has chosen to work in schools because she firmly believes all children have the right to high-quality education regardless of their personal circumstances. She understands the profound opportunity educators have to directly impact pupils as they grow and develop into young adults.
Julia’s educational philosophy centres on creating calm, organised, and respectful environments where children feel secure and can truly flourish. Since joining Riverside, she has focused on two key priorities that reflect our values: building stronger connections with our local community to help children develop a deeper sense of belonging, and mentoring and coaching practitioners to drive exceptional practice across all classrooms.
What truly sets Julia apart is her remarkable ability to build strong, cohesive teams. Her supportive leadership style creates an environment where staff feel empowered to bring their best ideas forward and continuously develop their practice.