AN international athlete from the Evesham has taken up a teaching post at Kingham Hill School, near Chipping Norton.

With the start of the new term Michelle Kimberley has taken the post of the independent

school's head of girls' games.

For the past ten years, Michelle has been a part of the British modern pentathlon team competing in international events, world cups and world championships.

She said: "I want the students at Kingham Hill to really enjoy sporting activities and to feel the benefits of keeping fit.

Sports can offer young people a sense of achievement, build team relationships and be great fun with friends."