--- title: John url: https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/36706/ type: Tutor profile audience: parents published: 2026-01-07 subjects: [11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, Biology, Chemistry, History, Other] compiled: 2026-11-13 --- # John - From £160.00 per hour - Enhanced DBS checked - Science teacher - Qualified to teach in 2011 - Teaches: In person, Online, Residential - Teach First, Russell Group ## About John With over 13,500 hours of personal teaching experience, John is an accomplished tutor and educational consultant who combines deep subject knowledge with a genuine passion for learning and an in-depth understanding of the British education system. He has extensive experience teaching the sciences and humanities across a range of levels, including GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, the IB Diploma Programme, and 13+ or scholarship preparation for competitive schools. John has an in-depth understanding of teaching practice and theory, specialising in the use of techniques such as metacognitive development and priming to promote a genuine interest, curiosity and increasing independence in his students. Over more than a decade of professional tuition, John has successfully supported students to gain scholarships and places at many of the UK's top schools, including Eton, City of London, Westminster, Winchester, KCS Wimbledon and St Paul's. One of his pupils achieved the highest history score in the St Paul's scholarship cohort, while others have progressed from having significant knowledge gaps to achieving places at highly selective schools. He has also helped numerous students secure offers from leading universities such as Cambridge, Imperial College, UCL and Durham through a long-term approach geared towards building a compelling application that goes beyond cliche references to books read or long-standing academic interests. John works closely with students to develop their academic confidence and curiosity through immersive learning experiences (including residential placements, scientific experiments and educational visits) as well as long-term projects of interest on subject matters as varied as Alexander the Great and the technical and economic viability of supersonic passenger aviation. He places particular emphasis on helping students to think independently and engage deeply with their subjects. His approach is adaptive and supportive, and he has worked effectively with learners with mild dyslexia, ASD, ADHD and dyspraxia. Above all, John brings warmth, rigour and enthusiasm to his teaching, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. John is the current President of The Tutors' Association since 2020 (having been elected for 5 consecutive years). ## Availability Availability as of 13 November 2026: contact Owl Tutors to check. ## School entrance experience John has experience of preparing pupils for the following schools: - [Eton College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/eton-college/) - [Harrow](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/harrow/) - [King's College School Wimbledon](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/kings-college-school/) - [St Paul's School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/st-pauls/) - [Westminster School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/westminster/) - [Winchester College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/winchester-college/) - [Wycombe Abbey](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/wycombe-abbey/) I have been preparing students for school entrance for over a decade, with a particular focus on scholarship examinations and 13+ support in history and the sciences. One of my students received the highest mark of the year for the 13+ history exam written for entrance to St Paul's School. Parents and students have been appreciative of my approach, which is marked by holding high standards, genuine enthusiasm across a wide range of subjects, deep subject-specific knowledge and clear and explicit instruction on how to approach challenging and often open-ended questions. Many of my students over the years have gone on to win scholarships (where applicable) and/or be admitted to highly selective schools of their choice. ## Qualifications - PGCE (Science), Canterbury Christ Church University, 2011 - Natural Sciences, Durham University, 2010 ## Subjects and levels - 11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science, Kent Test) - 13 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Science, Geography, History) - Other School Entrance (16+) - Biology (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR) - Chemistry (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR) - History (KS3, GCSE AQA, GCSE Edexcel, GCSE OCR, IGCSE, IGCSE (Cambridge), A Level AQA, A Level Cambridge International, A Level Edexcel, A Level OCR) - Other ## Where John can teach In-person lessons available across these areas: - **Kent:** Canterbury (CT1) - **Canterbury:** Sturry (CT2) ## Next steps Ready to discuss tuition with John? - Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/) - Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474 - Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk