Staff

Matt has worked at Woodrow Swim School since May 2012.  Matt swims competitively for a local swimming club and enjoys teaching children of all levels. 

Matt currently teaches on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Maxine joined our Swimming Teacher team at Woodrow High House in September 2012.  Maxine enjoys teaching babies and non-swimmers.

Victoria joined the Woodrow High House Instructor team in November 2012.

Victoria has volunteered with Swift Youth Centre in Canning Town since 2010 working with 11-14 year olds and she particularly enjoys rock climbing and inspiring young people.

Adrian joined the Woodrow High House Instructor Team in November 2012. Prior to this he worked as a Lifeguard in Dewsbury.

In his spare time Adrian enjoys all things circus including the Diablo and juggling.

Charlie joined the Woodrow High House Instructor Team in November 2012. Prior to this she volunteered as an activities coordinator in Walesby Forest Outdoor Activity Centre.

Charlie has played football for over 10 years representing England and her home town Hull, and she particularly enjoys inspiring young people to take up sports and enjoy the outdoors.

Paige joined the Woodrow High House Instructor team in November 2012.

Paige is an outgoing person who loves to be in the outdoors and working with the young people that visit Woodrow.

Ben joined our instructor team as a lead instructor in October 2012. He started his career in the outdoor industry by working for Kingswood.

He enjoys rock climbing, abseiling and mountaineering.

Lee joined our instructor team at Woodrow in October 2012 as a Lead Instructor. Lee previously worked for PGL in the UK and France and has worked in America as a sailing instructor. Lee particularly enjoys all things watersports.

While at university Lee was a champion cheerleader.

Beth is our Management Support Officer. She comes to London Youth from an insurance and banking background where she held many Personal Assistant and Executive Assistant roles. She also spent two years as a voluntary youth and schools worker in Manchester and Merseyside after her A-levels. 

As a teenager, Beth was inspired by her own youth worker who helped her develop life skills and confidence. She now volunteers with West Kent Debt Advice several evenings each month, helping people in debt to make workable budgets and to negotiate with their creditors.