Our Team
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Lillie-May
Role: Baby and Pre-School Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? It's always been a dream career for me and when I saw the vacancy I jumped at the opportunity
What do you love most of your job? I love the social aspect of the job and the development of the children is so rewarding
What do you do on your days off? As a student you'll either find me studying or at the gym
What's your favourite food? Scrambled eggs and beans on toast
Do you have any pets? Yes a little doggy called Lola
Tell us something interesting about yourself: I used to swim competitively for Hull from the age of 8 to 18
What's your favourite song or activity? ooh that's tough I love jelly on a plate, but then I like tug swimming and little harbor in Floaties/ Splashers because they have so much independence.
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Kayleigh
Role: Baby and Pre-school, Swim Academy senior teacher and Aquanatal Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? It started as a customer, I brought my daughter for lessons
Tell us a memorable teaching moment: There's been so many, but recently I've had a little boy who never wanted to communicate with me came over and gave me a hug, it made my day.
What do you love most of your job? Everything
What do you do on your days off? I like to spend it with my family and watching hockey
Whats your favourite food? Chocolate especially Cadbury's
Do you have any pets? Yes, I have 2 doggies
Tell us something interesting about yourself: In summer you'll see me on inline skates!!
What's your favourite song or activity? Three little men in a flying saucer
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Carol
Role: Baby and Pre-School Senior Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? I won a free term of lessons with my daughter and loved it so much I decided to become a teacher
Tell us a memorable teaching moment: So many, but you can't beat when a nervous swims gains confidence and swims 5m for the first time
What do you love most of your job? Watching the children grow in confidence and the bond they have with their parents
What do you do on your days off? Spending time with my family and friends
What's your favourite food? Sunday roast
Do you have any pets? Officially no but we get a lot of wild peacocks chickens, deer and badgers in the garden
Tell us something interesting about yourself: I'm learning how to play the piano
What's your favourite song or activity? I like all the little Puddle Ducks, tipping the dippers off for PJ week and Belly flop throws from kickers
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Rachel S
Role: Poolside Assistant
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? I started after the Covid 19 lockdown
What do you love most of your job? Everything its great seeing all the children
Role: Poolside Assistant
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? I started after the Covid 19 lockdown
What do you love most of your job? Everything its great seeing all the children
What do you do on your days off? I'm a mum of 3 so I don't have days off!
Do you have any pets? No but I do dogsit
Tell us something interesting about yourself: Everyone says I talk too much
What's your favourite song or activity? Jelly on a plate
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Emma S
Role: Baby and Pre-school Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? I have wanted to do this job for a long time and in January 2022 I decided to take the leap
What do you love most of your job? I love being in the water and seeing how much everyone loves swimming, I feel very lucky to be part of that
What do you do on your days off? I run around after my 2 young children and sometimes I squeeze in some time to go horse riding
What's your favourite food? Sticky toffee pudding
Do you have any pets? A dog called Summer
Tell us something interesting about yourself: I learned to ride horses at a cattle station in the Australian outback
What's your favourite song or activity? Grand old duke of York
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Natalie
Role: Baby and Pre-school Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? It's been a dream of mine since I was young and I'd heard so much about Puddle Ducks I decided to go for it
Tell us a memorable moment: Having tiny 2 week old babies in my class and seeing them grow
What do you love most of your job? I love teaching a life saving skill and seeing the children's confidence flourish
What do you do on your days off? I work in a nursery where I'm the baby room leader
What's your favourite food? Chinese food
Do you have any pets? A giant house rabbit called Barney he only has 3 legs so he's a very special rabbit.
What's your favourite song or activity? 3 in a bed from Dippers
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Emma R
Role: Baby and Pre-School, Swim Academy teacher and Marketing Assistant
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? As a customer, my oldest daughter started in Floaties at 10 days old, then a few years later after having my second child the opportunity came along for me to join the team
What do you love most of your job? The kids, they never stop surprising me. I love how they have the ability to give you the best or the worst day and it keeps me on my toes!
What do you do on your days off? chasing after my 2 children or at a yoga class attempting to find a moment of calm
What's your favourite food? ALL FOOD
Do you have any pets? Yes 3 nightmare cats
Tell us something interesting about yourself: I make special occasion outfits, I've even made a few wedding dresses
What's your favourite song or activity? There are so many and it changes daily, right now I really like dingle dangle scarecrow but Jelly on a plate is always a winner.
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Jemma
Role: Swim Academy Teacher
How did your Puddle Ducks journey begin? I made the decision to leave the classroom and go back to a job i loved when i was younger
What do you love most of your job? Everything!
What do you do on your days off? Spending time with my 3 children
Do you have any pets? No, 3 children is enough!
Tell us something interesting about yourself: I love to create things, from sewing blankets and clothes to party decorations and cake toppers
What's your favourite song or activity? Jelly on a plate.