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It can be a real shock. A parents’ evening that brings bad news, a mock result that’s well off track, or just seeing your child lose confidence in a subject they used to handle. When it comes to National 5 Maths, it’s easy to feel out of your depth.
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A good tutor makes sure their lessons match what your child is learning for their SQA exams, so nothing comes as a surprise. It helps your child feel prepared, not just for their National 5s, but for the choices that come after.
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68 Maths National 5 tutors:
£47/hr
5.0
Phil T
Nat 5 and Highers Specialist Including Maths
Specialisingin SQA exams... Maths Chemistry and Physics at Nat5 and Higher. Chemistry and Maths at Advanced Higher.Please note the availability diary you can see for meis mandatory in order for me to use the Tutorful site for finding new students.However, constantly modifying it and maintaining it - as Tutorful expect -would be a time consuming task.Instead I prefer the old fashioned approach - - - lets talk. For times shown as available for me there is at least a85% chance that I will actually be available. My academic career culminated in a PhD in organic chemistry awarded by Nottingham University.This...
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£44/hr
5.0
Bernie H
Maths Tutor - Just the right help, exactly where and when you need it.
I have over forty years of both public service and commercial experience in many different parts of the world, and am now retired from teaching a whole range of business-related subjects to people aged 15 - 55 at Fife College. I now concentrate on teaching Maths and Physics for Scottish National 5 exams, and can help with Higher Physics if you need that.I take a very personal approach to teaching, going out of my way to make sure that every lesson is both interesting and relevant, bringing in real examples from my own very extensive experience. Many of my pupils have gone from failing every practice...
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£77/hr
4.9
Jonas V
Premium Maths Tutor with MChemPhys (Hons)
Hi there!I have been tutoring Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for nine years. In 2013, I won a silver medal in the International Junior Science Olympiad. In 2016, I scored 100% in Maths, 100% in Physics, 98% in Chemistry, and 100% in my Biology exams. In 2020, I got a Master's degree in Chemical Physics from the University of Edinburgh. I have over four thousand hours of experience in GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, and National 5 tutoring. These include exam boards such as SQA, OCR, AQA, CIE, and Edexcel. I also have enhanced DBS and PVG checks.I provide personalised lessons. I assess each student’s n...
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£43/hr
5.0
Steven M
Friendly experienced Nat5/Higher tutor Maths Maths
I have graduated many years ago from Strathclyde with Maths related degree and then went on to complete part of a PGDE in Maths at secondary schools. During this time I worked along side teachers and children gaining experience. I have done 1 on 1 tutoring with a lot of kids all at different levels ranging from Primary through to exam level , Nationals and Highers. After booking a lesson I like to get to know what my students strengths and weaknesses areand building my lesson plans around these needs. Highlighting any problems and overcome them. I like to issue homeworkto build on key points made...
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£47/hr
5.0
Derek H
Maths English Language, Literature and Maths Tutor
I have been constantly recognised for inspiring and strengthening the knowledge and confidence of all my private students since starting with Tutorful back in 2016.My specialist subjects are Maths and English Language / Literature at all primary and secondary key stage levels from KS1 to KS4. I also have experience with the curriculum across all exam boards.The feedback I have received, due to the outstanding progress made by all my students, has been fantastic (see the reviews).Through 1:1 tutoring I have been able to tailor my lesson approach specifically to how the student learns. This in turn...
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£47/hr
5.0
Nicole S
Patient Qualified Maths Teacher
Hi! I'm Nicole, I graduated in 2023 with a degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Newcastle University, and with an Employer-Based Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in 2024. I am fully qualified Maths Teacher, with QTS, currently working in a Secondary School in England. I am also an Associate Member of The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) - the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians.I have been tutoring for over 8 years and have tutored many students on a one-to-one basis and also in groups. I tutor Mathematics from KS3 up to GCSE/National 5 for all...
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Anna F
Anna is an absolutely fabulous tutor and would be a gift to any student looking for a little extra help. She has helped both my daughter and my son to feel more confident with their secondary school maths, and her friendly, warm approach means they really look forward to seeing her each week. We are so grateful to have found her and delighted with the progress so far! Thank you, Anna.
Anna B
7th May 2026
Chris R
Chris explains topics very clearly and makes difficult questions much easier to understand. He is patient, supportive, and always happy to help when I get stuck. Since working with him, my confidence in maths has improved a lot and my results have also got better. I would definitely recommend Chris to anyone looking for a helpful and reliable tutor.
Jo M
7th May 2026
Steven M
Steven has been helping my son since the start of the year in preparation for his Nat 5 Maths exam. Steven is very knowlegeable and professional and has covered a wide range of maths topics with my son linking in and helping him with topics he was learning in his school class. My son says that Steven has helped him gain so much knowledge and confidence in maths and it has made a huge difference. I would highly recommend Steven as a maths tutor.
Janice J
6th May 2026
Tanaka R
A very helpful teacher! Even though it was a small period of time, he managed to help my daughter with various topics she extremely struggled with and not only helped her get better at them but also raised her confidence when she felt unsure about answers.
Luzia A
2nd May 2026
Emmanuel E
Emmanuel has been tutoring my son in Maths for the Scottish National 5 exam preparation since February, and his impact has been outstanding. He explains concepts clearly and makes lessons engaging, which has greatly helped my son build confidence and develop a genuine interest in Maths. His understanding and test results have improved significantly since he began these sessions. Emmanuel is patient, supportive, and highly effective as a tutor. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an excellent Maths tutor.
Wakene N
26th Mar 2026
Peter T
Further kinematics difficult questions only.
Arabella K
2nd Mar 2026
Phil T
Phil has been a brilliant tutor and we have worked with him on and off over the last fifteen months when my son has needed the support with his maths. He has tailored every session around my son's needs, he has given me regular updates on what they have covered and why and sought updates from me to better support my son. My son has always found Phil's sessions engaging and helpful, and he has really enjoyed working with him. Would highly recommend Phil to other students. Thanks Phil!
Hannah H
6th Feb 2026
Chikwado R
provides thorough explanation on what is needed great in providing understanding takes is time doesn't put more stress and pressure on
Afshan A
11th Nov 2025
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