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Make the past part of their future with a specialist National 5 History tutor
The volume of dates, specific details, and source analysis required for National 5 History can feel like a mountain to climb for any student. If your child is finding the SQA essay structures daunting or a recent mock result has raised concerns, it’s a lot of pressure for you to manage if you aren't a history expert yourself.
By bringing in a specialist National 5 tutor, you can hand over the academic coaching to a professional. This allows you to stay the supportive parent while an expert mentor helps your teenager connect the dots, structure their arguments, and develop the analytical confidence they need to succeed.
By bringing in a specialist National 5 tutor, you can hand over the academic coaching to a professional. This allows you to stay the supportive parent while an expert mentor helps your teenager connect the dots, structure their arguments, and develop the analytical confidence they need to succeed.
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Our Tutor Match service finds the perfect mentor
Finding an educator who truly understands the nuances of the Scottish curriculum shouldn't be another chore on your to-do list. Instead of you spending your evening scrolling through hundreds of unvetted profiles, our Tutor Match service handles the legwork for you.
You simply tell us about your child’s goals—whether they need help with the Assignment or mastering specific historical eras—and we will find the specialist who fits. We’ve already done the hard work, accepting only 1 in 8 applicants, so you can skip the guesswork and move straight into a confirmed lesson with a mentor you can genuinely trust.
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You simply tell us about your child’s goals—whether they need help with the Assignment or mastering specific historical eras—and we will find the specialist who fits. We’ve already done the hard work, accepting only 1 in 8 applicants, so you can skip the guesswork and move straight into a confirmed lesson with a mentor you can genuinely trust.
A digital classroom where historical events come to life
Our online learning environment is a high-performance space designed to make source analysis and essay planning feel natural and productive. Within our interactive digital classroom, your child and their tutor use a shared whiteboard and document sharing to map out timelines and annotate historical sources together in real-time.
This active way of working keeps the student’s energy high and ensures the hour is spent making real progress. To keep you in the loop, our tutors provide weekly progress reports, giving you a regular update on exactly what they’ve mastered and how their confidence is growing ahead of their exams.
This active way of working keeps the student’s energy high and ensures the hour is spent making real progress. To keep you in the loop, our tutors provide weekly progress reports, giving you a regular update on exactly what they’ve mastered and how their confidence is growing ahead of their exams.
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11 History National 5 tutors:
£59/hr
5.0
Amirhossein S
Experienced, Professional, Qualified, & Top History Tutor
Current PhD Student at University of Strathclyde Empower Your Learning Journey – For Students of All AgesWith over 15 years of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Maths, Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Computer Software subjects, and currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Strathclyde, I specialise in transforming complex topics into engaging, enjoyable learning experiences. Whether you’re a parent seeking the best support for your child or an adult learner aiming to advance your professional skills, I'm committed to helping you achieve your goa...
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£31/hr
5.0
Victoria S
Over 15 years of experience History History
I'm a qualified teacher with over 15 years of experience in teaching English, English Literature and History at GCSE level. I've taught in schools across Sussex and Surrey, and over the years I've also tutored a wide range of students—each with their own learning style and goals.Alongside classroom teaching, I've worked as an examiner for two leading exam boards, giving me valuable insight into what examiners are looking for and how students can refine their exam technique to achieve success. I provide clear, focused support tailored to your needs. My resources include knowledge organisers, sorting c...
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£24/hr
5.0
Robert N
Dedicated History and English Literature History tutor
Hi, I’m Robert. I graduated in 2024 with an undergraduate degree in Ancient History and completed my Masters in Ancient History in 2025. I will be starting my PhD in September 2026. I have a strong passion for the study of the ancient world and ancient languages. Before university I studied English Literature, Modern History and Philosophy at an A-level equivalent qualification. I additionally have a passion for Literature and am able to tutor on this subject. While I am able to tutor on a variety of topics within both Ancient and Modern History and English literature please check topics with m...
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£24/hr
5.0
Hannah-Mae S
Experienced and friendly History Tutor
Hi I’m Hannah - a friendly and dedicated teacher specialising in law and maths.Subjects:Law: I hold a law degree from Bristol University and was called to the Bar in 2024, following which I was shortlisted for Bristol Law Society’s ‘Law Student of the Year Award’. Aside from academics, I have 3+ years practical legal experience at in-house law firms as a paralegal.Maths: I also have 2+ years as a lecturer at HMP Bristol where I teach maths(from basic up to GCSE level). I have a strong track record of seeing pupils through their Functional Skills exams (a 98.7% pass rate) and look forward to the ...
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£31/hr
5.0
Nicola S
PhD qualified History Tutor
I'm a professional historian who really loves making learning fun and accessible to people of all ages. I have experience of tutoring or teaching people between the ages of 5 and 60 plus, mostly in History and Theology. This experience includes undergraduate teaching at a university level as well as private tuition covering GCSE and A Level History, and undergraduate dissertation support, as well as personal interest tuition in Theology. If you are interested in GCSE or A level History tuition with me I would love to hear from you. Depending on how much support you need with content and what the...
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£59/hr
4.6
Kathryn B
Enthusiastic and Experienced History Tutor
English Literature is a fascinating subject that requires curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. As an experienced teacher, I am dedicated to inspiring my students to express their opinions, challenge my interpretations of the text, and be challenged in return. I have taught both Secondary and A-level students and enjoy exploring the world of literature through my students' unique perspectives.I am also passionate about history and hold an A-level in the subject. The study of literature and history share many similarities, similar to how physics and maths are connected subjects. I enjoy...
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Megan G
I am very happy with Megan as my daughter’s history tutor. She is incredibly kind and patient, and the lessons are always enjoyable and engaging. She teaches thoroughly and ensures that everything is well understood. My daughter enjoys learning with her. We highly recommend her!
Clara D
9th Oct 2024
Taurus P
Taurus and my son really hit it off from the beginning. He put my son at ease and he looked forward to every lesson. We would recommend Taurus to anyone as a tutor. We like him so much we are going to be using him in S5 again .
Emma B
17th May 2024
Rhys M
Rhys has been a fantastic tutor and after just 3 sessions Luca’s school work has improved markedly with his teachers sharing with him that he is doing much better! Rhys has also adapted sessions to suit our son’s need as a young person with neurodivergence. Thanks Rhys!
Gwen K
5th Mar 2024
Katie F
My daughter has just started lessons with Katie but the difference is already night and day, my daughter is dyslexic and has just come off a lesson saying that her way of explaining things using visual ideas has been so helpful. So highly recommend
marion L
5th Jan 2023
Euan M
Our daughter Sarah enjoys her tuition with Euan who provided a more structured approach to learning
Janette W
31st Jan 2022
Ruby H
Fantastic teacher , couldn’t ask for better!
Clare W
7th Jan 2021
Rana M
Rana is a very pleasant and reassuring tutor. My son enjoys his lessons with her and I would highly recommend her.
fozia L
11th Jul 2020
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