KIM WETHERALL
Shatti Al Qurum,France
Summary
Experienced teacher with comprehensive experience as a specialist teacher in Physical Education and swimming, demonstrating excellent behaviour management and a creative, innovative teaching style. Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and engage effectively with all education professionals. Skilled in organising and managing whole school events, delivering assemblies, and working with children with special needs. Level 2 ASA qualified Swimming instructor since 2013 with basic awareness of British Sign Language.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Freelance English language teacher
Narbonne France
Narbonne, France
01.2021 - 07.2025
- I provided tailored English language education to individuals, groups, and business entities.
English language teacher
Nantes Rectorat
Nantes, France
01.2020 - 01.2021
- English language teacher across three schools. Supporting, collaborating and leading classes of primary aged children 3-11 years to enhance oral English skills in all subject areas including sport.
Deputy head teacher, class and specialist teacher
Royal Flight Primary School
Muscat, Oman
01.2012 - 01.2018
- With a strong background in physical education, swimming instruction, and classroom teaching across various age groups. Here I designed and delivered engaging PE and swimming lessons for students of all abilities, while also organizing school-wide sports events, swim galas, and training teams for interschool competitions. As a Year 6 class teacher, all core areas of the English National Curriculum were covered, coordinating an overnight camp, and preparing students for their transition to senior school. I spent three years in Early Years education as a Reception Class teacher, also taking on a senior leadership role as Key Stage 1 & Early Years Coordinator and Deputy Head Teacher. I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment and supporting both student development and school-wide initiatives.
Reception Class Teacher and Key Stage lead
United Private International School
Al Khoud, Oman
01.2011 - 01.2012
- I worked as a Reception Class Teacher while also fulfilling the role of Early Years Key Stage Leader. In this leadership capacity, I oversaw the teaching and learning of eight Reception classes and four Nursery classes. My responsibilities included managing the curriculum, leading team meetings across multiple school campuses, and implementing innovative teaching and learning strategies to enhance educational outcomes.
NQT and Year 2 and Reception class Teacher
Norwood Green Infant and Nursery school
Hounslow, England
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Here I completed my NQT year and then continued to teach, initially in Year 2 and then in Reception. Within both classes I worked with deaf and hearing impaired children as well as children with specific special needs including Down syndrome. I was appointed P.E coordinator across the school with responsibility for developing the curriculum and organising specialism weeks and sports events including sports days, interschool competitions and swimming lessons.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary Specialism
St Mary’s University of Surrey
London, England 09.2005 - 06.2007
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - Sports and Exercise Science
Roehampton, University of Surrey
London, England 09.2002 - 06.2005
A-Levels - Theatre Studies, Physical Education, Psychology
Richmond Tertiary College
England 09.2000 - 06.2002
Skills
- Teaching experience across all Primary key stages with Physical Education and swimming as a specialism
- Excellent behaviour management
- Proven ability to lead, collaborate and engage effectively
- Ability to work closely with all education professionals
- Organisation and management of whole school events
- Ability to deliver whole school and key stage assemblies
- Basic awareness of British Sign Language
- Level 2 ASA qualified Swimming instructor obtained in the UK (2013)
- Creative and innovative teaching style
- Experience of working with children with special needs (including those with Down syndrome and hearing impairment)
- Experience of managing a subject area across the whole school
LANGUAGES
English
Native
French (intermediate)
Elementary (A2)
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Mother of 2 children
- Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro (2013)
- Completing the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race (2003 and 2009)
- Completing the Mongol Rally Charity Drive London to Mongolia (2007)
- Studying French Language (A2.1)
- Kayaking
- Running
- Travelling
- Diving (Open Water)
Affiliations
- Diving (open water), kayaking, crafting
Accomplishments
Mother of two children
Successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro (2013)
Mongol Rally, charity drive from London to Mongolia (2007)
Devizes to Westminter Canoe Race (2003 1st Junior ladies doubles, 2009 7th Senior doubles)
Certification
British Weight Lifting association sports leaders award (2005)
TEFL training 20 hours (2008)
Eduserve Outstanding ways of teaching EFL (2012)
ASA Level 1 and 2 award in Teaching aquatics (2013)
Exercise and sound in education (EASIE, 2013)
Effective education for children with Down syndrome (2017)
Child Protection refresher for international schools (2025)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance English language teacher
Narbonne France
01.2021 - 07.2025
English language teacher
Nantes Rectorat
01.2020 - 01.2021
Deputy head teacher, class and specialist teacher
Royal Flight Primary School
01.2012 - 01.2018
Reception Class Teacher and Key Stage lead
United Private International School
01.2011 - 01.2012
NQT and Year 2 and Reception class Teacher
Norwood Green Infant and Nursery school
01.2007 - 01.2010
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - Primary Specialism
St Mary’s University of Surrey
09.2005 - 06.2007
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree - Sports and Exercise Science
Roehampton, University of Surrey
09.2002 - 06.2005
A-Levels - Theatre Studies, Physical Education, Psychology
Richmond Tertiary College
09.2000 - 06.2002
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