Louise Bolton
Oman
Summary
Experienced Physical Education Teacher with expertise in fostering student confidence and skills through fun, engaging, concept-driven lessons. Proven track record of enhancing student development through effective pastoral support, curriculum delivery and extracurricular activities. Committed to creating a positive impact on student growth and achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tutor- RLSS- NPLQ, STA- Aquatics, Swim England- Aquatics, First Aid- FAW
Leeds City Council/Self Employed
Leeds/International
2000.09 - 2026.01
- Delivering industry qualifications (RLSS NPLQ, STA/SE)
- Leading new swim school programmes, staff training
- Leading on successful school swimming projects including: KS2 ‘top up', L2S pathway, development swimming series
- Excellent pass rate for mentoring new trainer/assessors
Pre-Operations Consultant / Head of Admissions / Swim and PE Teacher – whole school
Cheltenham Muscat
Muscat
2021.06 - 2022.09
- Increased participants by creating activities improving student wellbeing and enjoyment PE and Swimming
- Planned fun, effective physical education lessons to enhance learning experience
- Implementing pool operations and a full learn to swim and competitive coaching swim programme
- Whole school PE curriculum and policy development including CPD delivery, internal and local network
Founder and Lead Coach
Gymuscat Community Gymnastics Club
Muscat
2010.04 - 2020.04
- Developed gymnastics pathway in Muscat from grass roots-performance-leadership-coaching for all ages
- Developed the school competition pathway including: BG Key Steps, interschool
- Developed independent non-profit organisation from ground up
- Competitive success at regional competition
Swimming Teacher/Supply Teacher
PDO School
Muscat
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Developed schemes of work for swimming curriculum lessons and robust assessment/record keeping
- Developed primary age swimming squads as well as progression and support ECA's including galas
- KS2 swimming target NCPE 100% achieved
PE Teacher Whole School (KS3 leader, Head of Enrichment)
British School Muscat
Muscat
2009.08 - 2016.08
- Implemented full aquatics pathway focussing on learn to swim
- Coordinating pastoral and academic teams
- ECA programming, allocation forward planning and development for best value
- Exceptional GCSE PE Exam results with significant number exceeding 96% on GCSE theory papers
- Development of transition packages
PE Teacher/School Sports Coordinator/Head of Year 9
South Leeds High School
Leeds
2007.01 - 2009.08
Education
BA Physical Education (QTS) - Physical Education
De Montfort University
Bedford 2002.09 - 2006.06
Skills
- Physical Education
- Swimming and Aquatics
- Gymnastics and Trampolining
- Design Technology
- Concept based teaching
- Pastoral support
- Restorative practice
- Adaptive teaching methods
Personal Information
Certification
Other relevant qualifications:
RLSS Trainer Assessor (Mentor)
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
STA Tutor
Level 2 Aquatics - swimming teacher
Safety Award for Swimming Teachers
Pool Lifeguard
Level 2 Disability Teacher
Swim England
Tutor- Level 1&2 Aquatics
Level 2 Aquatics-Parent and Child
Full Teacher Aquatics- Teaching Swimming (including module D coaching)
British Gymnastics
Level 3- Women's Artistic Gymnastics Coach
Level 3- General Gymnastics Coach
Level 3- Trampoline Gymnastics Coach
Regional Judge
National Pool Plant Operator
NPPO Level 3
First Aid at Work Tutor
FAW+AED and Anaphylaxis
Relevant CPD:
Safeguarding
ISAMS/SIMS/Engage
BSME PE Conference(s)
Swimming
Strokes, Starts and Turns, Mermaid and Monofin, Play based learning
Netball/Volleyball/Football/Sports Leaders
Local Coaching CPD's, GCSE PE Assessment, KS3&4 Teachers Course
Microsoft Office
GCSE/BTech
Teaching ideas and enhancing delivery, syllabus change preparation and planning
MA- Special and Inclusive Education (enrolled September 2026 start)
Timeline
Pre-Operations Consultant / Head of Admissions / Swim and PE Teacher – whole school
Cheltenham Muscat
2021.06 - 2022.09
Swimming Teacher/Supply Teacher
PDO School
2016.09 - 2017.08
Founder and Lead Coach
Gymuscat Community Gymnastics Club
2010.04 - 2020.04
PE Teacher Whole School (KS3 leader, Head of Enrichment)
British School Muscat
2009.08 - 2016.08
PE Teacher/School Sports Coordinator/Head of Year 9
South Leeds High School
2007.01 - 2009.08
BA Physical Education (QTS) - Physical Education
De Montfort University
2002.09 - 2006.06
Tutor- RLSS- NPLQ, STA- Aquatics, Swim England- Aquatics, First Aid- FAW
Leeds City Council/Self Employed
2000.09 - 2026.01