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Inga L

Tutor in Tonbridge

Guten Tag, mein Name ist Inga. I am a qualified and experienced German teacher and native German speaker with excellent English. Having lived and taught in England for sixteen years, I have extensive experience in private tutoring and have also taugh...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Degree) in German and English, University of Munster (1994). Course in Political Science and History, University of Munich (1987).
Caroline S

Tutor in Tonbridge

I am an enthusiastic, experienced and well-qualified teacher of Modern Languages and also have experience as a Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher. I have worked in both the state and private sectors and have been Head of French in both a prep school and a l...
£40.00 to £48.00 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Christchurch University(1993). BA (Hons) French, University of Birmingham(1989).
John W

Tutor in Tonbridge

Qualified and experienced Science teacher, currently teaching Biology and Science at the Judd School. Teaches Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Science from Prep and Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and IGCSE; teaches Biology through to A level. I have sign...
£40.00 to £50.00 ph
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Qualifications
MSc Environment and Sustainability (London) PGCert in Educational Leadership (Nottingham) BA (Hons) in English Literature (OU) BSc in Biological Sciences (Edinburgh) QTS (CCCU)
Milton B

Tutor in Tonbridge

Qualified (QTS) and experienced teacher of English and history; currently teaching both subjects at a SEND secondary school in Kent. I have a great deal of experience with children with SEND. I teach Key Stage 3 through to GCSE and AS level. My main ...
£40.00 to £48.00 ph
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QTS - Canterbury Christchurch University 2011 BA Hons history and English, Winchester University 1985 CELTA English as a foreign language 2010
Rachel P

Tutor in Tonbridge

I am a qualified primary school teacher. With six years of dedicated experience on primary education, I specialise in nurturing young learners, particularly those in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. My comprehensive understanding of the key stages enabl...
£40.00 to £53.30 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Primary Education, Canterbury Christ Church University (2017). BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies, first class honours, University of Portsmouth (2015).
Simon H

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have taught physics for almost twenty years at two top-rated schools, Tiffin Boys' in Kingston and The Judd School in Tonbridge, where I was Head of Physics and gained a Physics Teacher Award from the Institute of Physics. The lessons I provide are...
£60.00 to £60.00 ph
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BSc (Hons) Applied Physics, Portsmouth University. Institute of Physics Teacher Award (2019) Fellow of the College of Teachers. Chartered London Teacher.
Ruth D

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have been teaching Humanities, RS and Philosophy across the curriculum for over 20 years and, as a result, am a highly experienced, confident and enthusiastic senior leader. I have been consistently evaluated throughout my career as a Ofsted-rated ...
£40.00 to £60.00 ph
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MA Career Development, UWE (ongoing). NPQSL distinction (2021). PGCE Citizenship and Religious Studies distinction, Canterbury (2004). BSc (Hons) Sociology, LSE (2003).
Mercedes M

Tutor in Tonbridge

I am a qualified teacher with over 10 years of experience. I teach across the Primary Curriculum, including EYFS, Key Stages 1 and 2. In addition, I offer preparation for SATs, 11+, Scholarships and School Entrance Exams. I have extensive experience ...
£49.30 to £60.00 ph
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Thrive Mental Health First Aid Trained (2021). National Qualification for Middle Leadership (2020). PGCE Primary (2017). BSc (Hons) Psychology (2009).
Kezia O

Tutor in Tonbridge

I am a qualified primary school teacher with over ten years experience working in both the state and independent school sectors. I teach all core subjects within the Primary National Curriculum and have taught all primary year groups. My experience h...
£46.70 to £50.70 ph
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Masters in Education, MEd, University of Cambridge (2016). PGCE Primary Education, University of Cambridge (2014). BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance 2:1, University of Leeds (2011).
Joseph D

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have been Head of Business for many years and now currently work in a grammar school. I have a vast amount of experience in teaching at key stages 4 and 5. These subjects include: Business Economics Accounting BTEC Business I have taught all the...
£42.00 to £50.00 ph
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management, University of Sheffield (2009)
Jessica S

Tutor in Tonbridge

I am a qualified and experienced primary school teacher who has taught across both KS1 and KS2 with over 8 years of teaching experience. I have worked in outstanding schools and have experience in delivering all primary subjects, including phonics bu...
£46.70 to £66.70 ph
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Level 2 - Understanding Children and Young People\'s Mental Health (2023), PGCE Primary Education, Christ Church University (2016), BA (Hons) English and Drama, Portsmouth University (2014)
Julian E

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have taught Mathematics for over thirty years in secondary schools and worked as Head of Subject twice. I am an OCR marker and moderator for GCSE examinations and an OU mentor for teacher training. I specialise in helping students who find the subj...
£42.00 to £53.30 ph
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MA Mathematics Education, University of London, Institute of Education (2003). PGCE Mathematics Education, University of Greenwich (1992). BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Studies, University of Wales, Cardiff.
Jenny H

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have been a teacher and senior leader (Deputy Head Teacher) in London schools for a number of years and have always loved it; a fact that I know has motivated me to continually find ways for all children and adults to learn successfully and joyfull...
£40.00 to £80.00 ph
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CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. NPQH: National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers. BA English & Education. MA Dance in Education. Talk 4 Writing (T4W) Training. Mindfulness Training (MBSR).

Tutor in Tonbridge

Qualified and experienced Primary Teacher and Senior Leader, specialising in Key Stage 1. Excellent knowledge of the Primary Curriculum including administration of the Year 1 Phonics Screener and Year 2 SATS. Mathematics Subject Leader with experienc...
£40.00 to £46.00 ph
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BA(Hons) Degree in Childhood, Youth and Education Studies from the University of Bath (2014).
Phyllis B

Tutor in Tonbridge

Qualified and experienced teacher of Modern Foreign Languages. Teaches German and French from Prep, GCSE and IGCSE through to A Level and IB Teaches Spanish through to GCSE and IGCSE. Experience across Independent and State School Sectors. Provides ...
£42.00 to £50.00 ph
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MA German, Goldsmiths University, London (1997). French and German combined honours degree. Westminster University. Member of Institute of Linguists. Diploma French with distinction Diploma German
David S

Tutor in Tonbridge

I have been a Primary school teacher for 7 years and am currently teaching at a local school in Year 5. I have previously taught in years 3 and 4 as well as some teaching experience in years 2 and 6. I have previously tutored privately and always rec...
£40.00 to £46.00 ph
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Qualified Teacher Status, Schools Direct (2014). BA (Hons) Business.
Nicola P

Tutor in Tonbridge

I qualified as a primary teacher in 2014. In the ten years since then, I have worked with children from every year group in the primary age range. I have worked in the UK in various places and I also worked in France for years. I absolutely love teac...
£40.00 to £48.00 ph
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Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma, Literary Linguistics, University of Nottingham (2023). PGCE Primary Education, West Midlands Consortium (2014). BA (Hons) English Studies, University of Nottingham (2011).
Shiralee  D

Tutor in Tonbridge

Experienced Previous Deputy Head with a degree in Child Studies and a professional teaching qualification. Teaches at local school. Subject lead in Mathematics and Computing. Previous 11 plus tutoring. Offering primary age tutoring including phonics,...
£42.70 to £50.70 ph
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Qualifications
PGCE Primary Education. BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies. First Aid Trained. Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Reviews for tutors in Tonbridge

5.0

Excellent knowledge of the course and exam criteria. Ruth is an exceptional tutor that has transformed my knowledge of the course and put me on track to get a grade 7. Mr Trevelyan
Tonbridge

Mercedes really cares about her student's progress and works hard to address any issues there may be. My daughter had a real block with her maths, but with Mercedes' support, she was able to build her confidence and face new maths challenges without causing her anxiety. It has been great to see her learning come on since starting lessons with Mercedes. Mrs F Richardson
Tonbridge

Fantastic tutor. So approachable and my children got on so well with her within the first 5 mins, and they would not leave her alone. We look forward to having Jenny in next week. Ms V Lan

Jenny was great so far! Very professional and enthusiastic. Lovely encouraging my son to read. Booking in some more sessions with her. Catherine

Hi Phyllis, Just to let you know that Amy got an A * in French with full marks for speaking. So she got her Cambridge place. Thanks so much again for all your help. It gave her so much more confidence having had very few opportunities to speak French. Mrs Armstrong
Tonbridge

Thanks so much for your help with German It was her highest mark at A level She's really enjoyed her sessions and there's no doubt it had a huge impact. Mrs Endler
Tonbridge

How are Tonbridge schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Tonbridge (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Tonbridge primary school performance:

The Tonbridge area has 21 primary schools (one of the top being Sussex Road Community Primary School with 25% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Leaders have significantly improved the quality of teaching and learning over the last two years. Teachers know pupils well and planned learning builds on what pupils know and can do.”

The Tonbridge local authority has an average of 68% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 12% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

 

Tonbridge secondary school performance:

The Tonbridge area has 12 secondary schools (one of the top being Tonbridge Grammar School with 99% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Pupils are motivated and interested because their knowledgeable teachers understand their needs and plan very demanding lessons. As a result, pupils thoroughly enjoy school and achieve exceptionally well.”

The Tonbridge local authority has an average of 46% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 95% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Tonbridge Ofsted ratings:

60% of Tonbridge schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 5 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

Tuition with a qualified teacher at your home in Tonbridge costs £46ph. Online tuition with a qualified teacher costs from £40ph. Create your own small tuition group in Tonbridge and tuition costs from £17.50 ph.

Because we only ever work with qualified and experienced teachers in Tonbridge, you will always get a highly experienced teacher who is safe, reliable and up to speed with the current curriculum and exam requirements. There is no excellent learning without excellent teaching, and our teachers are expected to teach in a way that inspires and motivates. We have over 20,000 talented teachers providing tuition, chosen for their broad range of experience, professionalism, academic specialisms, passion, and dedication to their students. We only ever offer qualified teachers as tutors, as we believe professional teachers provide the highest quality of tuition.

Location
Home Tuition: Involves a teacher coming to your home in Tonbridge to provide one-on-one instruction. This offers convenience as you don't need to travel. Online Tuition: This can take place anywhere with an internet connection. Small Group Tuition: Typically with between 2 to 4 children, and often occurs in a physical location such as your home, though it can also be online.

Individual Attention
Home Tuition: Offers the highest level of individual attention, as the tutor focuses solely on one student. Online Tuition: Still allows for one-to-one attention, but it may be slightly less personal than home tuition due to potential distractions. Small Group Tuition: Offers less individual attention as the tutor must divide their time and attention among multiple students.

Cost
Home Tuition: This tends to be more expensive because it involves one-on-one teaching, and the tutor is required to travel to your home, in Tonbridge. Online Tuition: Often more affordable than home tuition as your tutor does not need to travel but may still cost more than small group tuition. Small Group Tuition: Generally, this is the most cost-effective option, as the costs are shared among several families.

Flexibility
Home Tuition: Offers flexibility in terms of scheduling and curriculum, as your tutor will only be working with your child. Online Tuition: Provides flexibility in terms of location and may offer a wider selection of tutors. Small Group Tuition: Lessons will be more difficult to schedule as lesson times will have to fit in with other families.

Interaction
Home Tuition: Offers in-person interaction, which can be beneficial for students who learn better through face-to-face communication. Online Tuition: Provides interaction through video conferencing tools and chat, which can be engaging but may not suit everyone's learning style. Small Group Tuition: Allows for peer interaction, which can benefit collaborative learning and discussions.

The choice between home, online, or small group tuition in Tonbridge depends on your preferences, budget, and the student's specific educational needs. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to consider these factors when deciding.
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