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Josh

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Josh

I am a current Head of Sociology and Criminology at one of the UK’s top-performing non-selective comprehensive schools. I specialise in AQA A-Level Sociology and WJEC Criminology, with a strong track record of helping students achieve top grades and improve confidence in essay writing and exam technique.

My tutoring focuses on making difficult concepts clear, improving exam skills, and tailoring support to each student’s individual needs.

In 2025, students in my department achieved excellent results, with 45% achieving A*–A and 79% achieving A*–B in Sociology, alongside equally strong Criminology outcomes

Teaching Experience

Experienced Head of Sociology and Criminology with over 6 years of teaching experience at one of the UK’s top-performing non-selective comprehensive schools (ranked 5th nationally in 2025). Currently leading both departments, alongside teaching AQA A-Level Sociology and WJEC Level 3 Criminology.

Previously built and led the Criminology department from its inception, developing curricula, resources, assessments, and intervention strategies to support strong student progress and outcomes. Extensive experience teaching exam technique, essay writing, revision strategies, and supporting students across a range of abilities to achieve their target grades.

Tutoring Approach

My tutoring approach focuses heavily on exam skills, essay structure, and the application of sociological and criminological knowledge to exam questions. I help students develop clear, analytical writing, improve evaluation skills, and understand exactly what examiners are looking for in high-level responses.

Sessions are tailored to each student’s needs, whether that is building confidence with subject knowledge, improving timed essays, mastering exam technique, or pushing top students towards A/A* grades. I also place strong emphasis on using contemporary examples and developing effective revision strategies that students can apply independently outside of sessions.

Qualifications

PGCE Secondary Education & Teaching

PGCE · Brunel University London · 2020

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Social Sciences

QTS · Hillingdon SCITT · 2020

BA (Hons) Sociology – First Class

Bachelors · University of Nottingham · 2019

A-Levels: Sociology, Psychology & History

School · Yavneh College · 2016

Reviews (4)

davina

Josh is an excellent tutor who is always patient, helpful and accommodating. He goes above and beyond to support his students and is always willing to answer questions and offer guidance, even after exams have been completed. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a supportive and reliable tutor.

talyajose

Josh is the best tutor i’ve ever had! I got a D in my year 12 end of year exams , started Josh at the beginning of year 13 and achieved an A in my A-Level all thanks to Josh! Every week i looked forward to our lessons. Josh is very encouraging , supportive and charismatic. Josh taught me so much content in a very short amount of time and gave me special techniques to help me remember everything! He is also incredible with exam technique, he taught me what the examiners were looking for and how to get the AO1,AO2 & AO3 marks. He is super efficient, always responds promptly and returns essays with feedback super quick! Literally couldn’t recommend enough, he saved my grades and is very lovely guy.

belindaadam

Josh is an excellent tutor. He has been so helpful, so lovely and extremely fast with responses. He is very reliable and answers any questions I have at any time with detailed responses and has been a massive help to me. He explains everything so clearly and has helped me with my structures of essays and has helped me with exactly what information to put in them. I would highly recommend Josh as a tutor he is amazing!

RajeevFirst Tutors

Josh is a very good tutor covering topics, content, exam technique & general A-level expertise across the subject matter with Harrison who is a YR12 student currently. Thank you.

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Subjects Taught
Sociology
A-Level, IB or Highers
£55.00
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