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What our Mathematics tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky Mathematics topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

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Meet a few of our high-performing Mathematics specialists.

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Daniel Zavaruhins

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Walthamstow, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+2 more

Over 2 years' of tutoring experience, supporting KS3, GCSE, and A-Level students across various exam boards.
Currently studying for his Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science at St George’s, University of London.
Holds A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Holds A*, A*, A, A for Mathematics, English Literature, English Language, and Biology at GCSE level.

GCSE maths tutor and English tutor for KS2–A-Level students, with 2+ years’ experience. Biomedical Science BSc student at St George’s, University of London offering online tutoring, lesson reports, and optional homework.

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Justin Raine

★ 4.6

Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics Specialist

Manchester

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

ChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Currently studying for his Masters of Science in Chemistry at the University of Nottingham.
Holds multiple years of tutoring experience assisting KS3, GCSE, and A-Level cohorts.
Justin is a member of the Royal Chemistry Society (RCS).
Holds A, A, A for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at AS-Level.
In Secondary School, Justin remained in the top percentile of his students achieving a 3.5 GPA.

Justin Raine is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor who also teaches Chemistry (KS3–A-Level/AS), with 2+ years’ tutoring experience; studying an MSc in Chemistry and provides lesson reports with optional homework.

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Samuel Omojola

Mathematics and Further Mathematics Specialist

Bedford, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Further MathsMathematics

Holds over 6 years' of Mathematics tutoring experience.
Holds a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics.
Two times winner of the TV Quiz Show Cowbellpedia in 2013 and 2015.
Samuel is the National UK Mathematics Olympiad winner for 2013.
Works with SAT, KS2/3, GCSE, and AS/A-Level Students in Mathematics (inc. Further).
Holds an A* for Mathematics at GCSE level.

Samuel is a further maths tutor and gcse maths tutor with 6+ years’ experience and a BSc in Mathematics, supporting KS2–A Level and SAT. Lessons focus on active problem-solving, with session reports and optional homework.

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Andra Popovici

English, Mathematics, and Science Specialist

Sheffield, United Kingdom

£26.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiochemistryBiologyChemistryComputer Science+12 more

Holds a Bachelors of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Sheffield.
Holds Baccalaureate's (A-Levels equivalent) in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Language & Literature.
Currently a Teaching Assistant and an SEN support worker for secondary school students, providing both 1-1 and in-class (group) support.
Andra uses a methodical approach for learning, and keeps constant track of progress to improve results for examinations.
Holds a Grade 8 in Piano Performance from Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.

GCSE maths tutor and English tutor with a BSc in Biomedical Science (University of Sheffield); a teaching assistant and SEN support worker, offering methodical, progress-tracked lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Darren Agboya Ijieh

Mathematics and Economics Specialist

Stevenage, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

EconomicsMathematics

Currently studying for his Bachelors of Science in Economics at the University of Leicester.
Holds A-Levels in Mathematics and Economics.
Holds grade 8-7s in multiple subjects including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at GCSE level.
Darren has a strong interest in finance, particularly in areas such as Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Quantitative Technology.
Holds numerous UKMT (United Kingdom Mathematics Trust) Mathematics Challenge awards (Gold-Bronze).

GCSE Maths and Economics support from a gcse maths tutor and a level economics tutor based in Stevenage; Economics undergraduate at the University of Leicester with UKMT Maths Challenge awards. Patient, tailored sessions include lesson reports and optional free homework.

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Kevin Maher

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Orpington, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Currently studying for his Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Over 4 years' of teaching experience.
Holds A, A, B for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds A**s for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at GCSE level.
St' Olave's Grammar School Alumni (4th best secondary state school in London).

Kevin is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor with 4+ years’ experience, studying Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Tailored lessons include session reports and optional homework.

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Compare available GCSE Maths tutor profiles first, then use this guide to check exam board, tier, weak topics, target grade, pricing, credentials, online lesson fit and what to ask before booking.

Why choose Latimer for GCSE Maths?

Latimer is designed for families who want to compare GCSE Maths tutors before committing. Start with tutor profiles, then check the practical details that matter: exam board, Foundation or Higher tier, target grade, price, availability, teaching style and communication. The support can help with Year 10 foundations, Year 11 mocks, resits, confidence and grade-goal planning, but no tutor should promise a particular result.

Compare real tutor profiles before reading the long-form guidance.
Focus on GCSE Maths, not generic study advice: topics, tiers, exam boards, mocks, past papers and revision routines are all covered below.
Use profile rates, direct messaging and intro-fit checks to decide whether a tutor is right for your child.
Choose support for understanding, confidence, exam technique and accountability rather than promises about outcomes.

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How to choose and contact a GCSE Maths tutor

A good tutor choice starts with fit, not just price or credentials. Before messaging, note the student’s exam board if known, current tier, recent mock or school feedback, weak topics and preferred lesson times. You can message tutors directly through Latimer, or contact Latimer if you want help building a shortlist.

Check whether the tutor teaches GCSE Maths or GCSE Mathematics at the right level.
Ask how they diagnose gaps before planning lessons.
Confirm availability, homework expectations and how progress updates will work.
Use an intro conversation or first lesson to test rapport before settling into a regular rhythm.

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Review profiles for subject, level, price, availability and visible credentials.
Check GCSE fit
Ask about exam board, Foundation or Higher tier, target grade and any mock or topic concerns.
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Contact the tutor directly, or ask Latimer for matching help if you are unsure.
Agree the plan
Set goals, lesson rhythm, feedback expectations and homework routines with the tutor.

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Prices, tutor types and what affects fit

Each tutor sets their own rate, so the live profile is the best place to compare price. A lower rate can be helpful for regular confidence-building; a higher rate may reflect a qualified teacher, examiner background, specialist experience or limited availability. Latimer’s process is built around profile rates and pay-as-you-go lessons rather than forcing families into a fixed package, but cancellation and rescheduling expectations should be checked with the individual tutor.

Compare price alongside consistency, availability and how clearly the tutor explains their approach.
A qualified teacher or examiner background can be useful, but it is not automatically necessary for every student.
For many students, a calm tutor who diagnoses gaps and gives regular practice is more valuable than the longest list of credentials.
Use the tutor profile and Latimer help pages for current payment and booking details.

Student or undergraduate tutor: Often useful for confidence, recent exam experience, homework routines and affordable regular support.
Graduate or experienced tutor: Useful for deeper subject knowledge, structured revision and a wider range of student situations.
Qualified teacher: May suit students who need school-style structure, curriculum planning or classroom-experience reassurance.
Examiner-background tutor: Helpful where the student knows content but loses marks through method, wording, timing or mark-scheme issues.
SEN/access-aware tutor: Can adapt teaching and practice routines, while official exam arrangements remain with the school or exam centre.

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Online GCSE Maths tutoring and “near me” searches

Many families search for a GCSE Maths tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. For Maths, online lessons can still be practical: the tutor can use a shared whiteboard, screen share, past-paper questions, worked examples, homework review and follow-up practice. If face-to-face support is essential, compare local options honestly; this page focuses on online tutor choice.

Online tutoring can be especially useful when your child needs a particular exam board, tier, target grade or teaching style.
In-person tutoring may suit families who strongly prefer face-to-face support and have a suitable local tutor available.
Group courses can provide structure, but they are less personalised than one-to-one diagnosis.
Free resources work best when the student already knows what to practise; a tutor adds feedback and accountability.

Online one-to-one: Best for wider tutor choice, tailored explanations, whiteboard work, exam-paper review and flexible scheduling.
In-person local tutor: Best when local availability, travel and face-to-face rapport matter more than national choice.
Group course: Best for structured revision when the student does not need much individual diagnosis.
Self-study and free resources: Best for motivated students with clear topic gaps and enough confidence to mark and correct their own work.

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Trust, tutor credentials and safe online lessons

Tutor profiles help parents compare credentials before making contact. Useful labels and profile details can include subject experience, degree background, school teaching, qualified-teacher status, examiner experience, SEN or access-aware support, DBS information and availability. Latimer’s FAQ explains its safeguarding and tutor-contact expectations; for a younger student, parents should also agree practical lesson arrangements and communication routines with the tutor.

Do not assume every strong tutor is a qualified teacher; match the credential to the student’s need.
For safety-sensitive questions, read the live Latimer FAQ and the tutor’s profile labels before booking.
Ask how the tutor gives feedback after lessons, especially for younger pupils or anxious students.
No tutor should promise a grade, complete homework for a student or offer shortcuts around exam rules.

Qualified teacher: Helpful where classroom experience, curriculum sequencing or school-style structure matters.
Examiner experience: Helpful for mark schemes, method marks, timing, command words and avoiding lost marks.
Degree or subject specialist: Helpful for higher-tier stretch, problem-solving and deeper mathematical explanations.
DBS and safeguarding information: Use Latimer’s current FAQ and tutor profile labels for the exact wording before booking.
SEN or access-aware support: Helpful for adapting lesson routines, while official exam arrangements remain with the school or exam centre.

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GCSE Maths topics a tutor can cover

GCSE Maths is not one skill. The official subject content is commonly organised around number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability, and statistics. A useful tutor plan should identify which of those areas are secure, which are fragile and which need repeated exam-style practice.

Foundation work usually prioritises secure arithmetic, fractions, percentages, basic algebra, graphs and essential geometry.
Higher work adds more demanding algebra, trigonometry, proof, geometry and multi-step problem-solving.
The exact specification and question style vary by exam board, so the tutor should align practice with the student’s board where possible.
A topic checklist is useful only when it turns into practice, feedback and revision priorities.

Number: Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, powers, roots, standard form, bounds and accuracy.
Algebra: Simplifying, equations, inequalities, sequences, graphs, simultaneous equations and quadratic work where relevant.
Ratio, proportion and rates of change: Proportion, compound measures, percentage change, direct/inverse proportion and functional relationships.
Geometry and measures: Angles, shapes, area, volume, vectors, transformations, Pythagoras, trigonometry and circle work where relevant.
Probability: Probability scales, combined events, tree diagrams and conditional reasoning where required.
Statistics: Averages, spread, charts, sampling, interpretation and comparing data sets.

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Exam boards, Foundation, Higher and grade goals

GCSE Maths is tiered. In England-board GCSE Mathematics, Foundation is generally aimed at grades 1–5 and Higher at grades 4–9. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR use three written papers with one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers. Eduqas/WJEC, CCEA and other UK contexts can differ, so a tutor should work from the student’s actual specification rather than treating every paper as identical.

Grade 4 is commonly treated as a standard pass and grade 5 as a strong pass in England, but college, apprenticeship, course and job requirements vary.
Tier-entry decisions and exam entries are made by schools or exam centres, not by tutors.
A grade-goal plan should be realistic: identify the next skills and marks to target, then practise consistently.
Students in Scotland usually follow National qualifications rather than GCSE, so GCSE-specific guidance may not match their school qualification path.

AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR: Common England-board GCSE Mathematics qualifications with Foundation/Higher tiers and three written papers.
Eduqas / WJEC: Relevant for Wales and Eduqas qualifications; assessment structure and terminology can differ, so use the student’s board.
CCEA: Relevant for Northern Ireland; check CCEA-specific assessment and grading details.
Grade 3 to 4/5: Focus on secure basics, calculator confidence, core algebra, common question types and avoiding easy lost marks.
Grade 5 to 7: Add multi-step reasoning, harder algebra, geometry, problem-solving and more precise working.
Grade 7 to 9: Use challenging Higher questions, unfamiliar problems, proof, extension tasks and careful mark-scheme feedback.

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Common weak topics, mistakes and exam technique

Many GCSE Maths students do not need every topic retaught from scratch. They need someone to find the recurring mistake, model a reliable method, give guided practice and then check whether the method transfers to exam-style questions. That is where one-to-one tutoring can be more useful than simply watching another explanation online.

Fractions, percentages and ratio often cause problems because they appear inside worded questions, not just standalone exercises.
Algebra weaknesses can affect graphs, simultaneous equations, quadratics, rearranging formulae and problem-solving.
Geometry and trigonometry often need diagrams, formula fluency and step-by-step working.
Probability and statistics need careful reading, notation and interpretation rather than memorising isolated rules.
Exam technique includes reading the whole question, showing enough working, using units and checking reasonableness.

Calculation slips
Build checking routines, estimate answers and spot unreasonable results.
Weak algebra method
Use worked examples, guided practice and varied questions until the method is secure.
Losing method marks
Show working clearly, label steps and practise mark-scheme feedback.
Misreading worded questions
Underline what is being asked, translate words into maths and check units.
Timing problems
Practise question selection, time allocation and when to move on.

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Ready to compare GCSE Maths tutors?

Before you enquire, gather what you can: the student’s exam board, current tier, target grade, most recent mock or topic concerns, availability and preferred budget. You do not need a perfect plan before contacting a tutor; a good first conversation should help clarify the next steps. This page was last reviewed on 2026-05-16 for GCSE Maths wording, exam-board links and Latimer process links. Tutor availability, prices and profile details can change, so use each tutor profile for the latest information before enquiring.

Know the exam board, tier and most recent mock or homework concerns if possible.
Decide whether the priority is confidence, passing, moving up grades, stretch work or resit support.
Compare price, availability, credentials, teaching style and communication expectations.
Ask how the tutor will diagnose gaps, set practice and review progress.
Contact Latimer if you want help building a shortlist.
Use each tutor profile for current availability, price and credential details.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 for GCSE Maths wording, exam-board links and Latimer process links.
Current tutor details: Use live tutor profiles for up-to-date price, availability, credentials and contact details.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How much does a GCSE Maths tutor cost?

The most reliable price is the rate shown on the tutor’s live profile. Rates vary because tutors bring different experience, availability, qualifications and specialist strengths. Compare price with fit: the best value tutor is the one who can teach the right level, communicate clearly and keep practice consistent.

How do I choose the right GCSE Maths tutor?

Start with the student’s exam board, Foundation or Higher tier, target grade, weak topics, availability and budget. Then compare tutor profiles for subject experience, teaching style, credentials and communication. Ask how the tutor would diagnose gaps and review progress before you settle into regular lessons.

Do GCSE Maths tutors support AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas/WJEC and CCEA?

Many GCSE Maths tutors can align lessons with a student’s exam board, but you should check the individual tutor’s profile and ask before booking. AQA, Pearson Edexcel and OCR are common England-board qualifications; Eduqas/WJEC and CCEA have their own arrangements, so board-specific preparation matters.

Can a tutor help with Foundation and Higher GCSE Maths?

Yes. Foundation support usually focuses on secure basics, reliable methods and passing or strong-pass targets. Higher support adds harder algebra, geometry, trigonometry, proof and multi-step problem-solving. Tier-entry decisions and exam entries are handled by the school or exam centre, not the tutor.

Can an online GCSE Maths tutor work if I searched for a tutor near me?

Yes, if the student is comfortable learning online. Many families search locally, but online tutoring can widen the choice of GCSE Maths tutors and make it easier to find the right exam-board, tier and teaching-style fit. This page does not claim local in-person coverage in every area.

What happens in the first GCSE Maths tutoring lesson?

A typical first lesson checks the student’s current confidence, exam board, tier, recent schoolwork or mock feedback, weak topics and goals. The tutor may use a short diagnostic task, review a piece of work, then agree a plan for lessons, homework and progress updates.

Can a GCSE Maths tutor help after a poor mock result?

Yes. A tutor can turn a mock into a practical plan by identifying topic gaps, timing problems, careless errors and mark-scheme issues. The useful cycle is diagnose, reteach, practise, mark, log mistakes and retest. No tutor should promise a specific result.

Can tutoring help my child move from grade 3 to 4/5, or from 5 to 7?

A tutor can target the work needed for the next grade band, but should not promise the result. Grade 3 to 4/5 support usually focuses on secure fundamentals and avoiding easy lost marks. Grade 5 to 7 support usually adds harder problem-solving, precision and more consistent Higher-tier working.

Does GCSE Maths matter for A-Levels, apprenticeships, university or careers?

GCSE Maths can support post-16 study, apprenticeships, work and everyday numeracy. Requirements vary by school, college, university, employer and course, so use official provider guidance for exact entry rules. A stronger Maths grade can still keep more options open.

Can Latimer tutors help with GCSE Maths resits or adult learners?

Yes, GCSE Maths tutoring can support resit students and adult learners with diagnosis, revision routines and exam-style practice. Exam entry, fees and deadlines are handled through schools, colleges or exam centres, so those arrangements need to be managed separately from tutoring.

Can a tutor help with homework and past papers?

Yes. A tutor can review attempts, explain difficult steps, model methods, mark past-paper work and set practice. The ethical boundary is clear: tutoring should build understanding and independence, not provide answers or complete assessed work for the student.

Can a tutor arrange extra time or other access arrangements?

No. Official access arrangements such as extra time, readers, scribes or rest breaks are handled by the school or exam centre under JCQ processes. A tutor can help the student practise routines and build confidence under the arrangements they already use.

What if the tutor is not the right fit?

Use the profile, message exchange and intro conversation to check fit before settling into ongoing lessons. If the match is not right, contact Latimer or compare another tutor. Cancellation or rescheduling expectations can vary by tutor, so check the current policy and the tutor’s own expectations.

Are Latimer GCSE Maths tutors DBS checked?

Latimer’s FAQ and tutor profiles explain the current DBS and safeguarding information for tutors. Because safeguarding wording is important, read the live FAQ and profile labels before booking, especially for younger students.

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