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Maybe it was a parents’ evening, or a mock result that didn’t feel right. Higher Maths is a big step up, and it’s tough when you can’t help them with the homework yourself. Even when you cannot help with the subject, you can still help them. You don't have to figure this out alone. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about your child and what they need. We then match you with a specialist Higher Maths tutor we'd genuinely recommend for them. No browsing, no guesswork.

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£39/hr
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Kevin H
Patient and flexible Maths tutor
After an engineering career in Electronics and Computing,I became a teacher first of all in 2007.I worked in Further and Higher Education at my local College. I taught Electronics, Maths and other Engineering course modules at Level 3 (BTEC/A Level) and Level 4 (Foundation degree).I left the College in 2012 and went back into the real world of industry until recently.Although I had come to it quite late, I realised that teaching was the best job I had ever had.But now rather than put myself at the mercy of the government and the education system, I decided to try this avenue for getting my teaching...
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£44/hr
5.0
Candaice C
Engaging, patient and friendly Maths tutor
Hi, my name is Candaice (pronounced as 'can-deese') and I graduated with a Masters of Science (MSci) in Mathematical Biology at University of Dundee. I have 3 years of tutoring experience and 1 year of SEND focused tutoring. I first fell in love with maths during my Scottish Highers (AS/A-level equivalent) when I was introduced to the application of calculus and algebra to scientific processes. Despite the interesting knowledge gained from this, I believe it is pivotal to provide a strong base knowledge of maths and biology before entering in higher levels, such as Highers/A-levels and uni.From...
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£47/hr
5.0
Hannah M
Experienced Maths tutor
My name is Hannah, I live in Scotland and I’ve been tutoring for 8 years.I have worked with young people from primary school right through to university level on Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and I’ve even had some experience tutoring Music! I’ve worked one to one and in small groups, both online and in person.I also have extensive experience in working with young people with additional support needs, particularly ASD and ADHDI’m a qualified teacher with 2 years of classroom experience.I have an inquiry based approach to teaching. I don’t want to give students all the answers, I want to e...
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£40/hr
5.0
Douglas G
Premium & Professional Maths Scottish Curriculum Tutor
📅 Limited availability for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. Early booking recommended.Choosing the right tutor can make all the difference. With over 14 years of teaching and tutoring experience, I have helped thousands of students build confidence, achieve outstanding results, and unlock their full academic potential within the Scottish Curriculum.I specialise in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, supporting students from National 4 through to Advanced Higher. Whether you’re looking to improve your grades, prepare for exams, strengthen your understanding of challenging topics, or secu...
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£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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£37/hr
4.6
Gladys G
Experienced GCSE & A Level Maths Teacher
I have been a classroom teacher since 2010: as a trainee teacher, classroomteacher and as asupply teacher to primary and secondary schools in the UK.I am currently teaching via Tutorful Online Classroom. I inquire about learning goals, I find out the learner's current attainment (sometimes liaising with the school or college or reading school report or discussing with parents) and together we draw up a scheme of learning.I believe in supporting, motivating and preparing students to achieve in public examinations.I have a flexible approach to teaching that takes into consideration different learning...
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