Our Team - in at the deep end

Meet our team of dedicated teachers and professionals

in at the deep end provide affordable and effective first aid and swimming solutions to the North East of England. in at the deep end custom made and generic courses are flexible to suit your individual requirements. in at the deep end staff know the education and voluntary sectors inside out and the constraints being put on them at all times. in at the deep end prides itself in being dynamic and forward thinking while retaining its small and family like feel.

Courtney

Manager

Qualifications: Sports Coaching degree from Sunderland Uni & Level 1 & 2 Baby Preschool and disability teaching
Worked at IATDE for: Too long to remember…
Enjoys: Teaching the little ones as they’re funny as well as older children as you can have some great conversation with them
Favourite Song: Dancing in the moonlight Top Loader

Louise

Teacher

Qualifications: Level 2 Swimming teacher & qualified to teach adult and baby classes. Currently studying Forensic Psychology at Sunderland Uni
Worked at IATDE for: 10 years this year!
Enjoys: Teaching all classes, they’re always full of characters and no one is shy for long.
Favourite Song: Jolene Dolly Parton

Joshua

Pool Assistant

Qualifications: Biology, Maths and Business A Levels. STA Award qualification
Worked at IATDE for: 2 Years
Enjoys: All groups are great to teach as they're all different
Favourite Song: Greece DJ Khalid

Samuel (Sam)

Teacher

Qualifications: Level 2 Qualified Swimming Teach and currently studying Aerospace Engineering at Teeside Uni
Worked at IATDE for: 4 Years
Enjoys: I enjoy teaching all classes no matter, age, ability
Favourite Song: Say My Name - Ateez

Nic

Teacher

Qualifications: RLSS, NPLQ, RLSS Rookie, STA Certificate and Award, STA Baby & Preschool Award.
Worked at IATDE for: Since September 2020
Enjoys: Teaching all classes they're all rewarding in their own way
Favourite Song: Let's go fly a kite (yep, that one from Mary Poppins)

Amanda

Teacher

Qualifications: BTEC Level 3 extended Diploma In Public Services, STA Level 2 Award and Certificate for Swimming, Lifeguard, Float Fit Instructor and Autism Swim Certified
Worked at IATDE for: Just over a year
Enjoys: Teaching all abilities they all have their great moments
Favourite Song: Bring Me The Horizon - Drown

Elliot B

Teacher

Qualifications: Level 2 Swimming Teacher and currently studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths at Sixth Form
Worked at IATDE for: Just over 2 years
Enjoys: Teaching 1:1's and small classes
Favourite Song: Everlong - Foo Fighters

Amy

Teacher

Qualifications: Level 2 Swimming Teacher, Baby & Preschool, Mermaids & Rookie Lifeguard Certificates. STA Level 2 Award in Teaching People with Disabilities
Worked at IATDE for: 5 Years
Enjoys: The Mermaid parties and lessons as it's usually something new for the swimmer to try
Favourite Song: Mr Blue Sky

Thomas

Teacher

Qualifications: Level 2 Swimming Teacher, Autism Swim certified, Level Water & NPLQ. Currently studying History at Northumbria Uni.
Worked at IATDE for: Around 2 years and was actually taught to swim by IATDE!
Enjoys: Teaching small classes and 1:1's
Favourite Song: Moving to New York - The Wombats

Laura

Teacher

Qualifications: RLSS Rookie Lifeguard, Mermaids, Level 1 & 2 Teaching, Autism Swim certified. STA Level 2 Award in Teaching People with Disabilities
Worked at IATDE for: 4 Years
Enjoys: Teaching all groups they each bring their own things to the lessons.
Favourite Song: Nevermind - Dennis Lloyd