English tutor & more · Bedford
Nick
Bedford School Teacher | Former Edexcel GCSE Examiner | Expert English Tuition | Warm & Approachable
Hourly rate
£60/hr
English tutor & more · Bedford
Bedford School Teacher | Former Edexcel GCSE Examiner | Expert English Tuition | Warm & Approachable
About
Hey there! I'm Nick, a teacher at Bedford School and former Edexcel GCSE examiner. Until its unexpected closure in 2026, I held a top-ranked profile on First Tutors, the UK's largest tutoring platform.
New platform launch rate - £30 for first 3 lessons while I establish my profile here. My standard rate is £60.
I specialise in Year 9–11 GCSE English preparation, confidence, and fast grade improvement.
What parents and students say
"With Nick's help over 6 months, my son's grades improved from potential Grade 5s to very strong 8s. Amazing! Plus my son actually enjoyed the lessons!"
"Following just 3 sessions, my son's Year 11 mock exam results for English Language improved from Grade 5 to Grade 7. He said: 'I knew I understood this. I just didn't know how to show it.' Nick's highly focused, tactical approach has given my son confidence as he prepares for his summer exams."
"Within a term Nick managed to help my daughter go from 5/6 in English Language to an 8 in her mocks, and from 4/5 in English Literature to a 6+. Truly remarkable. Most importantly, she is now interested in the topics and always says she enjoys her lessons."
A brief introduction
I believe my job as a tutor is to:
· Teach
· Reinforce basic learning
· Mentor
· Coach
I often work with students who have the ability but have been overlooked in large class sizes, or who have lost confidence in English due to low grades and lack of individual guidance. Confidence plays a massive part in success in the exam period, and that's something I always instil in my pupils.
I see myself as an exam coach, mentor, and older brother: personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. My students are genuinely important to me, and I do whatever it takes to help them not only reach their target grades but exceed what they believe they're capable of.
To make sure progress continues between lessons, I set targeted weekly tasks and provide marking and feedback so students always know exactly what to improve next. The aim is simple: high-impact work in the session, then progress locked in through structured practice between lessons.
While enrolled, students also have access to me daily via Microsoft Teams, so help is never a week away when they need it most.
Students also get access to my GCSE video support library: 150+ videos and 150,000+ views. Support is there all week, not just during the session.
Who I work best with
I work especially well with students who are capable but underperforming due to confidence, structure, or exam technique — as well as motivated students aiming for the top grades who want sharper analysis and more precise writing.
What you'll get each week
· A clear weekly plan and targeted practice
· Marking and feedback with specific next steps
· Daily access via Microsoft Teams between sessions
· Access to my GCSE video support library while enrolled
About me
Outside tutoring, I create GCSE English teaching content online and have built a community of over 2,000 subscribers, with 150,000+ views across 150+ GCSE videos. I've also successfully launched and run a student-led podcast, which reflects the same thing parents value in my tutoring: clarity, motivation, and getting teenagers to actually engage.
£60/hr · 4 subjects · 8 levels
Subjects & pricing
£60/hr
- GCSE — AQA · Edexcel · OCR · WJEC
Languages
- English Native
Qualifications
Higher education
- BA (Hons) Acting Certificate checked · Guildhall School of Music and Drama · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2009 Guildhall School of Music and Drama · 2:1 (Upper second) · 2009 Certificate checked
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- Jan 2026 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
I am very pleased with the progress my son has made with Nicholas as his GCSE English tutor. Nicholas has a strong understanding of the GCSE curriculum and explains key concepts clearly and effectively. He is patient, well-prepared, and adapts each lesson to suit my son’s learning needs and exam requirements. Nicholas has helped my son develop stronger skills in reading comprehension, writing structure, and exam technique, which has noticeably improved his confidence and performance. The lessons are focused yet engaging, and my son feels well supported and motivated to improve. I highly recommend Nicholas as a GCSE English tutor and truly appreciate his commitment, professionalism, and positive impact on my son’s academic progress.
Nick replied
Thank you so much for that detailed and thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate it!!
- Dec 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick has been fantastic with my 14 year old son. Not only has he helped him make clear progress in GCSE English Language, but he’s also massively improved Harry’s confidence and willingness to engage with learning, which is huge given Harry’s medical and mental health needs. Nick is calm, patient, and genuinely understands how to adapt his approach to the learner in front of him. Harry has completed his first full AQA Language Paper 1 with measurable improvements, but just as importantly, he feels more comfortable and capable tackling the work. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend Nick to any parent, especially those whose child needs a tutor who truly “gets it.”
Nick replied
Thank you so much James! Genuinely my favourite feedback I’ve ever received! Means a lot! :)
- Dec 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick has been tutoring my daughter, who has recently been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD, in English Language for 5 months. She struggled with her end of year tests in summer last year, and was given a 3 in English Language (end of year 10). My daughter likes the active nature of the tutorials, and she completes answers to questions during the tutorial, which increases her confidence. Her last GCSE prediction was a 6, which is a huge improvement. This has increased her confidence going into GCSE mocks in a few weeks.
Nick replied
Thank you so much for that feedback! I was so pleased she went from a 3 to a 6!
- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick is enthusiastic and has already given my son extra confidence with his english. He comes back from every session better and better and would highly reccommend Nick!
Nick replied
Thanks Paul, I'm loving seeing him improve too!
- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nic is very helpful with helping my son with his English coursework and explaining the GCSE mark scheme. Nic is very knowledgeable, organised and prepared. He is very patient and excellent at simplifying complex concepts.
Nick replied
That's lovely to hear - thank you :)
- Nov 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick has been tutoring my son in English since the start of this academic year. We have been enormously impressed with his teaching style, professionalism , knowledge and his passion for the subject. My son leaves every session feeling positive and accomplished. As a teacher myself I can recognise what a great job Nick is doing and I feel very confident knowing that my son is in such good hands and being prepared well for his exams next year. I could not recommend him highly enough!
Nick replied
Thank you so much Sarah, those words really mean a lot!
- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Communication with Nick has been very good. My son is stuck on a grade 3 and Nick is working with him to get a pass. My son says he is learning some new techniques.
Nick replied
Thanks so much for taking the time to say that - I really appreciate it :)
- Sept 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Thanks alot Nick for all your help. My son's confidence and predicted grades have both really improved over the past few months. He seems to enjoy the lessons and your way of teaching. I cant wait to see his results in a few weeks time! Thank you again! Update post GCSE results My son did exceptionally well in both English papers. With Nick's help over 6 months his grades improved from a potential grade 5's to very strong 8's … Amazing! Plus my son actually enjoyed the lessons!. Thanks again Nick, we really appreciate your help. To other parents and students: I would definitely recommend Nick to anyone looking for tutoring… He is very professional, focused and delivers great results!
Nick replied
Thank you so much Asha for that update! I’m so so pleased the results worked out well!! Best of luck to you all for the future!!
- Aug 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick is currently tutoring my Y10 daughter. They are working through both the English and English Literature syllabuses and within a few lessons I can see that his lessons have improved both her academic performance and confidence.
Nick replied
Thanks so much Zoe - that’s amazing to hear!! :)
- Jun 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick has been great with my son re-sitting English. He’s been engaged and focused and has worked hard to try and get an improvement for us. He’s also been v flexible and gone out of his way to accommodate us. Highly recommend.
Nick replied
Thank you so much Helen, that’s very sweet of you!
- May 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
An excellent and enthusiastic tutor. My son found Nick's lessons really helpful, and they gave him a much-needed confidence boost ahead of his recent exams. We wish we'd found him sooner!
Nick replied
That’s very sweet of you, thank you! Wishing you all the best :)
- May 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Our son has been having sessions with Nicholas for a few months and we have already noticed the positive impact this has had on his learning. He enjoys the sessions and is much more engaged in his school work. Nicholas is patient and kind, and is able to connect with students so it makes learning interesting. He takes the time to explain things clearly and adapts lessons to fit our sons learning style. We are planning to continue to use Nicholas in the lead-up to our sons GCSE’s and would 100% recommend him to anyone else.
Nick replied
That’s lovely Karen, thank you so much!
- Apr 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My son comes out of his sessions buzzing. He thinks Nick is an amazing, enthusiastic tutor and that he’s really helping him home in on what he needs to do to get the best possible grades in his English GCSEs this summer. We only started the lessons in March, and I’d be really surprised if Nick’s help doesn’t push him up at least a grade, compared with his mocks. At the very least, he’ll be going into those exams feeling positive and confident. Can’t recommend Nick highly enough.
Nick replied
That’s so lovely to read Emma, thank you so much!!
- Apr 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nicholas has done an excellent job tutoring my son.
Nick replied
Thank you Chris - awesome to hear :)
- Mar 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Our son has always heavily struggled with English and Nick has helped enormously by making sense of exam questions and expectations for answer formats and content. Nick has excellent tips on technique and organisation and his targeted approach has made the world of difference to our son's overall understanding and confidence in this subject. I am sure Nick will be the difference to his passing (rather than the previous prediction of failing) this GCSE.
Nick replied
Thank you so much April, that’s so lovely to hear!
- Mar 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Following 3 sessions with Nick, my son’s Year 11 mock exam results for English Language improved from grade 5 to grade 7. He said “I knew I understood this. I just didn’t know how to show it.” Nick’s highly focused, tactical approach has given my son confidence as he prepares for his summer exams.
Nick replied
That’s so amazing to hear - thank you so much!!
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
My son has had 3 lessons with Nick so far and he really enjoyed Nick’s lessons! Nick gave him very valuable tips which can be applied to the exam. We would highly recommend Nick to anyone who wanted to improve their English exam results.
Nick replied
Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you!
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
We had several lessons so far and are extremely happy! My son found it easy to grasp the concepts for his GCSE work and I can already see progress in his work and attitude. Nick is a great and very experienced tutor whose teaching methods are most effective in encouraging active participation by the learner.
Nick replied
Thank you so much Tatjana. It’s definitely been an awesome start!! :)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick is an excellent tutor—professional and efficient! My daughter thoroughly enjoys his lessons from start to finish. With his extensive teaching experience, he quickly identifies her weaknesses and areas for improvement. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a skilled and effective English teacher. You won’t regret choosing him!
Nick replied
Thank you so much for those kind words! That means so much :)
- Feb 2025 ·imported from First Tutors
A First Tutors client
Nick has been a great tutor and my son has responded really well to the sessions. We have seen a real improvement in achievement but also our son has developed a real passion for the subject. Highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a tutor.
Nick replied
Thank you so much Martin. I was so pleased with his mock results!