Ian

I am a previous Head of Maths and Economics with over 19 years’ teaching experience, looking to step back from leadership/management roles 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. My preference is for A Level teaching and Further Maths. I hold an Economics degree with 1st class honours from Brunel University and a PGCE in Mathematics from the University of Oxford.

Tutoring Experience

• 19 years' experience (as of September 2024) teaching Maths and Economics in secondary schools, with outstanding subject knowledge
• Previous Head of department and member of the schools Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 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, with over 19 years experience teaching:
• 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 use an adaptive teaching approach (pupil progress score of 1.7 for my 2022/23 Year 11 class - this means the average child was 1.7 grades above similar students nationally)
• 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). I focus on real-life applications of Maths and Economics and 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.