Julia graduated from Queen Mary and Westfield, University of London, with a Degree in English and Drama (BA Hons). She went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), gaining Qualified Teacher Status in 2004, and her Masters Degree in Teaching (MTeach) in 2006, through the Institute of Education.
Through her career in education, Julia has worked in various roles across junior, secondary, and sixth form phases in the subject areas of English, Drama, Media and Art, including substantial time as a head of department. She served as an examiner and visiting examiner for two examination boards, as well as a GCSE moderator for a decade. Julia has substantial experience in school governance, including 6 years as a Chair of Governors of a local outstanding primary school.
Julia joined the Inclusion department at Gad’s Hill in 2016, becoming Director of Inclusion in 2019. She holds the National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENDCO) and is a Qualified Assessor for exam access arrangements, having gained a post-graduate Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment, and Access Arrangements (CPT3A). Julia has a wide range of training and qualifications across the diverse range of SEND and SEMH needs areas, including Level 2 Counselling Award and Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship qualifications. Julia completed her Level 7 Apprenticeship in School Leadership and Management (MCMI) with the National College, and a Post-Graduate Diploma School Leadership and Management (PGDip) with Roehampton University in 2023, going on to complete a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership (MBA) with Buckingham University in 2025.
