Religious Studies tutor · London
Karl H.
Teacher of Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics | Head of Department | Subject Examiner | Educational Psychologist | GCSE, A-level & 13+
Hourly rate
£50/hr
Religious Studies tutor · London
Teacher of Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics | Head of Department | Subject Examiner | Educational Psychologist | GCSE, A-level & 13+
About
Teacher of Religious Studies, Philosophy & Ethics | RS examiner | Head of Department | Educational Psychologist | GCSE, IGCSE, A-level and 13+.
As Head of Religious Studies for 25 years, I have extensive experience preparing students for GCSE Religious Studies, A-level Philosophy & Ethics and 13+ Theology Common Entrance and Scholarship exams.
Specialist Support: I specialise in OCR Philosophy, Ethics, and Developments in Christian Thought at A-level. At GCSE level, I specialise in the AQA, OCR, Edexcel, Eduqas and IGCSE specifications.
Classroom teacher: With extensive classroom, online and in-person expertise. I deliver tailored instruction for individuals, small groups and home-schooled students.
Examiner experience: Having worked as an examiner for both AQA and OCR, I teach students exactly how to decode mark schemes, structure responses and maximise grades.
Psychological/Emotional Support: My experience as a qualified Psychotherapist enables me to support neurodiverse and SEN students, tailoring every session to their specific learning profile. It also helps me to assist students in managing exam anxiety.
Elite Credentials: Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and awarded Advanced Skills Teacher status.
Lesson Planning: I provide structured, high-impact sessions that provide clear targets for students and ensure parents/carers are kept fully informed about student progress. I quickly inspire in students the desire to achieve their full potential in Religious Studies examinations.
`Karl was brilliant and my son achieved A* for both Philosophy and Ethics!` Alison R. (London)
Subjects & pricing
£50/hr
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- MA (Hons) Psychology Certificate checked · University of Sheffield · First-class (1st) · 2007 University of Sheffield · First-class (1st) · 2007 Certificate checked
- BA (Hons) Politics Certificate checked · University of Birmingham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1995 University of Birmingham · 2:1 (Upper second) · 1995 Certificate checked
Teaching qualification
- PGCE Religious Education Certificate checked · University of Keele · Pass with Distinction · 1998 University of Keele · Pass with Distinction · 1998 Certificate checked
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- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl has been a phenomenal tutor for our daughter (age 13), tutoring her to a grade 9 in her GCSE Religious Studies, summer 2025 exam series. Karl went through the two-year course with her in nine months. As well as ensuring the lessons were engaging, Karl ensured that exam technique was thoroughly embedded, giving her the confidence to approach every question with clarity and precision. He struck the perfect balance between subject knowledge, challenge and encouragement. We cannot recommend Karl highly enough.
- Jul 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl is extremely efficient and organising tutoring has been super easy. He engaged my daughter in the first lesson and she found him to be an excellent teacher.
- Aug 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl is a fantastic engaging and obviously experienced tutor. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed every lesson with him and rated him as one of her best and favourite tutors. He taught her essential details with regards to GCSE RS content, revision and exam technique to ensure she achieved a high grade 9 - which she did. We would highly recommend Karl - without hesitation.
- Jul 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl is a excellent tutor for my son. My son has benefited enormously from lessons with him.
- Jun 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl was an excellent RS tutor for my son. My son enjoyed being tutored by Karl and he said he really helped him feel more prepared for his RS GCSE.
- Jun 2023 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Karl for his outstanding teaching and guidance for our son who was preparing for the Eton Scholarship. We contacted Karl very late, but he was able to help our son make significant progress in just a few lessons. Karl was a very supportive teacher who even arranged a Zoom meeting with another of his student to build our son's confidence! Karl played a key role in our son's exam success.
- Jul 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl is an excellent tutor and my daughter feels like she has made great progress in her A level RS course even after a few sessions. Highly recommended
- May 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Karl has been a fantastic RS teacher, My daughter really benefitted from his teaching style and ability to give valuable feedback and help with revision techniques. This has really helped with my daughters grades. I would highly recommend Karl to any prospective GCSE students.
- Mar 2021 ·imported from First Tutors
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Lemon
I can really see the difference each lesson makes. Thank you!
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Georgiana
Great tutor highly recommended. My daughter had benefit from just a few sessions. Thank you Mr Karl for your support!
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Terra
Karl is outstanding. Our son's confidence, exam technique, and understanding grew exponentially and this was all down to Karl and his wonderful tuition. Not only did he improve in RS, but other subjects as well, owing to the applicability of the techniques taught by Karl in other subjects. Even if my others sons are doing well in RS, I will still book in sessions with Karl when their exams approach to give them the absolute best preparation.
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Lynne
Truly an outstanding tutor. Delivering lessons in an engaging manner and taking the student along with him. My child is buzzing after each session with Karl and I am overjoyed that we found him through First Tutors!
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Judith
Amazing tutor, helped my daughter pass her RE GCSE. My daughter wishes she had teachers like Karl at her school.
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Amy
I must say Karl is excellent RS teacher, his teaching technique is clear and detail make RS subject much confident. His personality is very nice, friendly and helpful for extra. Thanks a lot Karl and both my girl enjoy your lesson very much! Tks amy
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Susan
Our son’s confidence with Religious Studies has improved dramatically. Karl knows his subject very well, and most importantly, knows how to engage the student and make it interesting.
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Joanne
So far, one session but my daughter thought he was fantastic Really lovely manner and very clear on explanations. Gave excellent feedback to parent also.
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Isabella
Karl is very professional and thorough in his teaching and has communicated his teaching methods and plans clearly and concisely to both myself and my daughter. In a relatively short space of time my daughter's breadth and depth of understanding has improved and she is now much more engaged in the subject through her improved knowledge. He takes time to discuss subject areas and to answer questions with reference to the relevant source materials bringing greater clarity. I am very impressed and would happily recommend Karl as a tutor for other A Level RE students.
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Antonia
My son has only had a couple of lessons, but his experience with Karl has been very positive so far. He has been very punctual and he takes time to organise his lessons and provides reading material in advance of every lesson. Karl has identified Ken's weak areas and is working with him to improve these. We have been very happy with Karl so far and fully expect to see an improvement in Ken's grades with his help.
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Sarita
Very impressed with how organised Karl was for his first lesson and also with the detailed feedback he provided.