Tutor Profile

Ian

Ian

I am an experienced Maths Teacher & former Head of Maths with 20+ years teaching experience. I offer private, face-to-face tutoring in the areas around Oxted, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge for:

  • A Level Maths and Further Maths
  • A Level Economics
  • University admission exams for Maths (TMUA, MAT, ESAT and STEP)
  • GCSE Maths, including IGCSE and Further Maths Level 2

Teaching Experience

Previously a Head of Maths and Economics with over 20 years’ teaching experience, I decided to step back from leadership/management roles in 2025 to focus on teaching and tutoring.

As an outstanding teacher, I have a proven track record in KS3 Maths, GCSE Maths, A Level Maths, Further Maths, A Level Economics, all abilities, ages 11-18. I use adaptive teaching to account for all types of learners, have strong behaviour management skills, and build relationships with students based on mutual respect.

I hold an Economics degree with 1st class honours from Brunel University and a PGCE in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.

  • 21 years experience teaching Maths and Economics in secondary schools, with outstanding subject knowledge
  • As previous Head of Department and member of a Senior Leadership Team, I have developed Schemes of Work and department policies (incl. behaviour, marking, assessment)
  • I have taught all Key Stages with a particular focus on Years 11-13: *Maths and Further Maths at A Level *Economics at A Level *University admission exams such as TMUA, MAT and STEP *GCSE Mathematics, including IGCSE and Further Maths Level 2 *I mark for the Edexcel exam board for GCSE and A Level

Tutoring Approach

I use an adaptative approach to teaching, finding out what students' strengths and weaknesses are and using this knowledge to build a curriculum around. This allows me to provide stretch and challenge for all learners.

I build effective relationships with students based on mutual respect and instil an enjoyment and love for the subject in them (I have doubled the A Level Maths intake in several schools I worked at).

My focus is on real-life applications of Maths and Economics and I have a wide range of resources available to help and support learners. I strongly believe in building transparent relationships with families and working together to best support their child.

Qualifications

BSc (Honors) Economics

Bachelors · Brunel University · 2005

PCGE Mathematics with QTS

PGCE · University of Oxford · 2006
Home TuitionDBS CheckedTravels up to 12 km
Subjects Taught
Maths
GCSE or National 3-5
£55.00
A-Level, IB or Highers
£65.00
Entrance Exams
University (or further higher)
£65.00
Economics
A-Level, IB or Highers
£65.00
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