Meet our wonderful team! Find out who's who, and where are they teach!
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Pete
Franchisee - Baby & Pre-school and Swim Academy Teacher
Sunday Sellincourt Primary School
"Pete has an outstanding approach with all the kids, they clearly enjoy their lessons. We can see the progress throughout the lessons. My husband and I are both secondary school teachers, and are really happy with his teaching techniques and consistency. We love that he has his lesson plan on the side. We also love that he sticks to the rules and cares about health and safety."
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Lourita
Senior Teacher for both Baby & Pre-School & Swim Academy
Sunday Latchmere Leisure Centre
"Lourita has got that something special that makes us love her lessons so much. Her kindness, friendly approach and sense of humour make every lesson very enjoyable and not scary at all. For a little duck like Monika, it is very important as sometimes she scared to try new things like dive for the ring or jump. Lourita’s fantastic and intuitive approach to children takes swimming sessions to different level. Truly Amazing Teacher."
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Andy
Baby & Pre-School Teacher
Friday The Mall School
Saturday & Sunday Strathmore @ Greycourt School
"Andy's class is the one John is always most excited about. He engages so well with each child and parent and creates an atmosphere that is light hearted fun and educational. John's confidence and respect for the water has grown significantly since starting Andy's classes a few months ago and it's the only class that John (2 yrs) actually focuses on and listens. Thanks for being our favourite teacher Andy!"
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Sara
Baby & Pre - School Teacher
Monday The Mall School
Wednesday Whiteley Village
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Sellincourt Primary School
"Our son was terrified of water. He is gaining confidence and this is due to in very large part to the excellent teacher. Highly Recommended – the difference to our son is amazing."
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Helen
Baby & Pre - School Teacher
Sunday Whiteley Village
"Helen is unfailingly enthusiastic, encouraging and positive. Our son adores his swimming lessons and has so much fun every week. Helen always knows just when a duck-based incentive might be needed and really takes the time to get to know each of the children. She is also really clear with the adults about why there's a focus on particular skills and how these contribute to swimming development. It's been an absolute joy to see our son's love of the water develop and to see how confident he feels in the water. We're so grateful to Helen for all she has taught us!"
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Danielle
Swim Academy Teacher
Saturday The Aspire Centre
"Danielle is a fantastic Swim academy teacher. Zara has come on so much since the long covid break as she was nervous about being in the deep end alone and about swimming lengths, but we are so amazed by her increased strength and improved technique recently, massively helped by the warmth and encouragement of Danielle who always remembers to say a personal well done to Zara at the end of each class which is massively appreciated by her and by us as parents"
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Zahra
Swim Academy Teacher and Baby & Pre-school teacher
Monday & Saturday Heston Hyde Hotel (Swim Academy)
Sunday Heston Hyde Hotel
"Kizzy absolutely LOVES her Swim Academy classes and although she is still a little nervous her teachers are really patient and encouraging and her confidence is improving all the time."
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Natasha
Swim Academy Teacher and Baby & Pre-school teacher
Friday The Mall School (Swim Academy)
Saturday Heston Hyde Hotel
"My son who didn't even like water on his face is now swimming under water! This is all because if the amazing coaching team. They are patient, kind and make sure the child doesn't fear the water but enjoys the experience. In just 8 lessons my son has progressed to Level 2 where he swims without floatation aids. This would have never happened if the team at Puddle Ducks had not been training him. I can't recommend them enough. As a parent who cannot swim, to see your son swim so confidently is a treat to see."
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Rion
Swim Academy Teacher
Saturday Heston Hyde Hotel
Rion has just recently completed his Puddle Ducks Swim Academy training and we are delighted that he is joining our Heston team on Saturday afternoons.
(Rion is 2nd on the left in the photo)
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Teachers in Training!
We are delighted that Maddison will be joining our Baby & Pre-School team and Zahra K our Swim Academy team and wish them all the best in their training. We look forward to seeing you both in action soon!
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Become a Puddle Ducks Teacher!
Job Vacancies
Swimming teachers come in all shapes and sizes and are bound together with a complete love of their job and shared experiences. It’s a fabulous job that still gives you plenty of valuable time to spend with your family.
If you think you've got what it takes to become a Puddle Ducks or Swim Academy teacher, get in touch!
For details of becoming a swimming teacher or other positions available head over to our Job Vacancies.
