About Us

Our mission is to shape stronger swimmers

At Swim Superb, we believe swimming is an essential life skill that should be accessible, enjoyable, and safe for everyone. Our passionate, certified instructors are dedicated to helping students of all ages develop confidence and strong swimming techniques in a positive learning environment.

We take a structured yet flexible approach, tailoring each lesson to individual needs, whether in a group setting or private session. With a strong emphasis on water safety and skill progression, we provide practical and effective methods to help students master the art of swimming.

Our Story

Swim Superb was founded in 2025 by husband-and-wife team Tom and Jess Glover.

Swimming is in the family, quite literally. Tom’s mum, Diane, has been teaching swimming since the 1980s, coaching children from their very first lessons right through to national-level competition. Tom’s introduction to the industry came early, often floating around the pool in a rubber ring while Diane taught!

Diane’s dedication to swimming sits at the heart of the Swim Superb ethos. While she now enjoys a more relaxed role in the water, Tom and Jess proudly continue her legacy, blending decades of experience with a modern, thoughtful approach to swimming education.

Together, the team brings over 40 years of combined experience. As parents themselves, Tom and Jess understand how important it is for families to feel confident, supported, and genuinely cared for. Every lesson is built around progress, safety, and enjoyment, because learning works best when swimmers feel secure and happy in the water.

Tom, a former competitive swimmer, leads our adult and performance programmes. He specialises in stroke analysis and technical refinement to improve efficiency and confidence. Swim Superb is also proud to be one of the few swim schools in the UK accredited by the Institute of Aquaphobia (IOA), supporting adults at every stage, from nervous first-timers to experienced swimmers refining their performance.

Jess brings extensive experience from her background supporting vulnerable children and young people, which strongly influences her calm, nurturing teaching style. She leads our baby, preschool, and children’s programmes, ensuring lessons are developmentally supportive, engaging, and tailored to each child. Our children progress through the Swim England Learn to Swim stages, following a structured and trusted framework while still enjoying every splash, smile, and success.

Working alongside Olympic swimmers in the teaching field, Swim Superb has developed a comprehensive programme that is continually refined to reflect the latest research and best practice in swimming education. This balance of professional expertise and family values ensures every swimmer thrives at their own pace.

More recently, Tom and Jess became STA Tutors, founding Superb Training to mentor the next generation of swimming teachers and help raise standards across the industry.

At the heart of Swim Superb is one simple belief:

Shape stronger swimmers, at every age and every stage.