Ian W.

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

My current tutoring times are: evenings of Monday, Tuesday and Friday, as well as Thursday and Sunday all day. Please contact me for available slots.

My 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.

My experience and background

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.

• 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, ESAT and STEP

  • GCSE Mathematics, including IGCSE and Further Maths Level 2

• I mark for the Edexcel exam board for GCSE and A Level