Tutor Profile

Ian

(4 reviews)

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

PCGE Mathematics with QTS

PGCE · University of Oxford · 2006

BSc (Honors) Economics

Bachelors · Brunel University · 2005

Reviews (4)

First Tutors

Ian is being a great help for my daughter both in Economics and Maths A Level. Very grateful.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I appreciate it

First Tutors
First Tutors

Ian is a well organised, dedicated and patient teacher. His approachable demeanor and thorough teaching method allows for an easy to understand and tailored approach for each student.

Tutor response

Hi Harry Very kind of you to say this. It’s been a pleasure working with you

First Tutors

He was great at understanding my problems and then took the time to help me figure it out in a way i would understand. He also pushed me past what i thought i could do and set the bar high which meant i had to aim high and so as a result meant i did better.

Tutor response

Hi Jake Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I’ve really enjoying tutoring you and helping you with your studies Ian

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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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