Nicholas Oliver
Level 2 Advanced Swimming Teacher & PGCE Student
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About
As a mature adult, I have gained a plethora of education and experience within a variety of settings. The skills I've gained from serving within the Armed Forces for ten years have allowed me to develop my confidence, organisation, time management, and disciplined lifestyle. As a young person, when first entering the Army, I began to develop a sincere passion for exercise and fitness.
This has led me to explore the avenues in life that I may be able to thrive and present my enthusiasm to help others. As a current PGCE student and a university graduate, and an experience swimming teacher, my passion has only rose to the point of finding great value in supporting the learning and development of others. As a result, I now strive to teach others within the sports and fitness field in a way that can promote their health, wellbeing, and overall development.
My aim is to work alongside others and act as a positive role-model who demonstrates a more positive insight and mindset towards physical activity and the means to enhance quality of life.
Experience
Level 2 Advanced Swimming Teacher - Swim@, Edge Hill University - Edge Hill University
(2025-10)
- Water Safety Education
- Health & Safety at the Poolside
- Lesson planning for stages 1-7
- Adapting teaching styles and methods to tailor for individual differences
- Teaching a variety of swimming techniques and styles
- Communicating with parents to support understanding and ongoing development
- Record keeping of progress in line with GDPR policy (2018)
- Teaching/mentoring the development of junior staff members
- Assessments of pupils
Level 2 Swimming Teacher - Making Waves - 11 Manor Drive, Chester, CH3 5QN
(2024-10 - 2025-09)
- Water Safety Education
- Health & Safety at the Poolside
- Lesson planning for stages 1-7
- Adapting teaching styles and methods to tailor for individual differences
- Teaching a variety of swimming techniques and styles
- Communicating with parents to support understanding and ongoing development
- Record keeping of progress in line with GDPR policy (2018)
- Teaching/mentoring the development of junior staff members
Level 2 Swimming Teacher - Making Waves - 11 Manor Drive, Chester, CH3 5QN
(2024-10 - 2025-09)
Achievements
- Confidence to work independently to lead and teach a class
- Comprehension of assessing levels of swimming abilities to decipher appropriate stage and levels of progression
- Ability to work as part of a team to enhance each individual learning experience
- Communication skills to support both children and their parents/carers
- Ability to adapt my teaching methods to support SEN, disabilities, and long-term conditions
Army Reservist - Army Reserves Centre - Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, L11 5AF
(2014-09 - 2025-08)
- Leadership
- Part-time commitment
- Weapon handling
- Physical fitness
- Combat tactics
- Support local communities
- Driving & logistics
Army Reservist - Army Reserves Centre - Townsend Avenue, Liverpool, L11 5AF
(2014-09 - 2025-08)
Achievements
- Full UK Drivers license
- RLC Lance Corporal
- Combat Infantry Course
- The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal (2022)
- 10 Years Service Medal (2025)
Receptionist/Admin - Moore Street Surgery - Moore Street, Bootle, L20 4SE
(2018-04 - 2022-12)
- Booking appointments for patients both face to face and telephone
- Face to Face and telephone queries, i.e. chasing referrals, prescriptions and medical enquiries
- Scan paper records for patients and Code patient records
- Support and Assist Doctors with queries and handovers
- I deal with all NHS email, faxes and post
- I offer advice and support to patients, providing leaflets and guidance on other services provided from the NHS
- I link in with outside agencies i.e. Care homes, hospitals and Pharmacies to answer queries and to obtain the right information for patients
- I work on Emis Web for all my day to day work within the surgery and Dawn to obtain patients warfarin readings
- I always adhere to Health and Safety within the workplace and Strict Confidentiality requirements at all times and I regularly test the fire alarm
Receptionist/Admin - Moore Street Surgery - Moore Street, Bootle, L20 4SE
(2018-04 - 2022-12)
Achievements
- I have gained more experience working in a very stressful environment, dealing with difficult and sensitive situations. I have and I am working through Covid, learning how to provide the same high level of service, in these challenging times.
- I am a valued member of the team and I have supported my colleagues during these challenging times, by working together offering support and being flexible to cover staff shortages.
- My role has become more stressful and I have learnt to offer more support to the patients, taking time to listen and help them during their difficult and worrying experiences.
Receptionist/Admin - Maghull Practice Surgery - Westway, Maghull, L31 0DJ
(2016-06 - 2018-01)
- Booking appointments for patients both face to face and telephone
- Face to Face and telephone queries, ie: chasing referrals, prescriptions and medical enquiries
- Produce referrals upon doctors request for patients
- Scan paper records for patients and Code patient records
- Support and Assist Doctors with queries and handovers
- I offer advice and support to patients, providing leaflets and guidance on other services provided from the NHS
- I link in with outside agencies ie: Care homes, hospitals and Pharmacies to answer queries and to obtain answers for the patients
- I work on Emis Web for all my day to day work within the surgery and Dawn to obtain patients warfarin readings
- I have attended a Health and Safety Course and always adhere to Health and Safety within the workplace and Strict Confidentiality requirements at all times
Receptionist/Admin - Maghull Practice Surgery - Westway, Maghull, L31 0DJ
(2016-06 - 2018-01)
Achievements
- I have learnt to work within a very stressful environment, dealing with multiple tasks at once, difficult and anxious patients
- I work with an excellent team, providing help, advice and support for each other, receiving praise and good comments from both colleagues and patients
- I have been on Mental Health Awareness Course, Health and Safety at Work, Coding Course and Emis Course, which have all provided me with the skills and confidence to provide a high excellent service to both my patients and colleagues
- I have taken exams in both Health and Safety at Work and Working within the NHS.
Education
PGCE - Secondary Physical Education - Edge Hill University (2025 - 2016)
BSc (Hons) - Sport & Exercise Science - Liverpool Hope University (2022-10 - 2025)
GCSE - English - Hugh Baird College (2021 - 2022)
BTEC Level 3 - Photography - Southport College (2012 - 2014)
ECDL - Information Technology - Southport College (2012 - 2014)
English Level 1 - English - Southport College (2012 - 2014)
GCSE - Photography - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - Mathematics - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - Information Computer Technology x 2 - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - Spanish - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - Science - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - Religious Education - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - History - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
GCSE - English - Litherland High School (2008 - 2012)
