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title: Nick
url: https://owltutors.co.uk/tutor/37426/
type: Tutor profile
audience: parents
published: 2026-09-11
subjects: [7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, RE, SEN]
compiled: 2026-11-13
---

# Nick

- From £90.00 per hour
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Primary education teacher
- Qualified to teach in 1994
- Teaches: In person, Online, Residential

## About Nick

Nick has worked for 30 years as an education professional both within the independent and the state sectors as a class teacher. He has built a career which has always encouraged students to think, to question and to strive to become the best of themselves. At the heart of his teaching and tutoring philosophy is a nurturing, child-centred environment with high expectations and a desire for every student to be equipped with the skills and knowledge that they need for the future.

Nick spent 22 years working in independent schools in London and the South East. He worked at a prep school Sidcup where he prepared pupils for the Bexley and Kent 11+ exams. At a prep school in Kingston-on-Thames he taught across the curriculum, helping to prepare pupils for 11+ entry to Hampton School, Reeds, Kingston Grammar and Tiffin School.

Nick became a Head of Humanities at a 13+ preparatory school on the Surrey/Sussex border. For 16 years, he led the History, Geography and RS departments and taught 13+ Common Entrance Scholarship. He supported Year 8 students to gain scholarships at Brighton College, Lancing College, Hurst, Seaford College, Cranleigh, RGS Guildford, as well as Charterhouse and Harrow. During this time he worked as a Team Inspector for the Independent Schools' Inspectorate.

Nick spent 6 years working in the state sector and has an excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum and the core competencies at KS2 in English and Maths. He has a real passion for English and really enjoys developing pupils to become confident writers.

As a tutor, Nick sets high expectations for pupil learning behaviours and attitudes by encouraging each student to realise the potential that lies within them. He builds a growth mindset culture by teaching children to accept challenge as an opportunity and a step to success. His students are introduced to the power of 'yet', where they better understand that mistakes that are just steps on the way to success.

Testimonial:
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## Availability

Availability as of 13 November 2026: taking new students. Nick can currently accommodate 3 more students. Usually available (UK time): Monday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.

## School entrance experience

Nick has experience of preparing pupils for the following schools:

- [Brighton College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/brighton-college/)
- [Charterhouse](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/charterhouse/)
- [Christ's Hospital](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/christs-hospital/)
- [Cranleigh School](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/cranleigh-school/)
- [Harrow](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/harrow/)
- [Hurstpierpoint College](https://owltutors.co.uk/schools/hurstpierpoint-college/)

As a Head of Humanities and RS, Nick helped a number of Year 8 students gain scholarships to Brighton College, Cranleigh, Hurst, Lancing, and Seaford Colleges. Each year, he helped around 2-3 students to gain Scholarships to these schools. Nick helped 1 student with a successful Scholarship to Harrow and another with a successful Scholarship to Charterhouse.

## Qualifications

- Bachelor of Education with QTS (Primary education), University of Southampton, 1994
- BEd(Hons) with QTS - Primary Education, University of Southampton , 1994

## Subjects and levels

- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus (English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Science)
- 13 Plus (English, Verbal Reasoning, Geography, History, Religious Studies)
- Other School Entrance (9+, 10+ English, 10+ Maths, 10+ Verbal Reasoning, 12+ English, 12+ Verbal Reasoning)
- English (KS1, KS2, KS3)
- French (General, KS3)
- Geography (KS3)
- History (KS3)
- Maths (KS1, KS2)
- RE (GCSE AQA)
- SEN

## Where Nick can teach

In-person lessons available across these areas:

- **Horsham:** Barns Green, Cowfold, Mannings Heath, Partridge Green, Slinfold, Southwater, West Grinstead (RH13), Henfield, Blackstone, Edburton, Fulking, Small Dole, Wineham, Woodmancote (BN5), Horsham, Broadbridge Heath, Rusper, Rudgwick, Warnham (RH12)
- **Mole Valley:** Ashtead (KT21), Betchworth, Brockham, Buckland, Strood Green (RH3), Capel, Westhumble, Mickleham, Ockley (RH5), Dorking (RH4), Leatherhead, Oxshott, Fetcham (KT22)
- **Waverley:** Chiddingfold, Dunsfold, Elstead, Hascombe, Milford, Thursley, Witley (GU8), Cranleigh, Ewhurst, Alfold (GU6), Farncombe, Godalming (GU7)
- **Mid Sussex:** Ansty, Ardingly, Balcombe, Bolney, Chelwood Gate, Cuckfield, Danehill, Handcross, Hickstead, Horsted Keynes, Wivelsfield, Wivelsfield Green (RH17), Burgess Hill, Ditchling Common (RH15), East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood, Dormans Park, Felbridge, Felcourt, Sharpthorne, West Hoathly (RH19), Haywards Heath, Lindfield (RH16)
- **Westminster:** Marylebone (W1H), Mayfair (north), Grosvenor Square (W1K), Westminster (SW1)
- **Kensington and Chelsea:** Chelsea, Brompton, Knightsbridge (SW3), Kensington, Holland Park (W8), Notting Hill, Holland Park (W11), South Kensington, Knightsbridge (SW7)
- **Wandsworth:** Putney, Roehampton University (SW15)
- **Guildford:** Albury, Bramley, Shere (GU5), Guildford Town Centre, Slyfield, Merrow (GU1)
- **Crawley:** Bewbush, Broadfield, Gossops Green, Ifield, Langley Green, Lowfield Heath, Pease Pottage, Southgate West, West Green (RH11), Copthorne, Crawley Down, Domewood, Furnace Green, Northgate, Maidenbower, Pound Hill, Rowfant, Southgate, Three Bridges, Tilgate (RH10), Horley, Gatwick Airport (RH6)
- **Chichester:** Billingshurst, Ifold, Kirdford, Loxwood, Plaistow, Wisborough Green (RH14)
- **Brighton and Hove:** Brighton, Bevendean, Brighton Marina, Kemptown, Moulsecoomb, Ovingdean, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Woodingdean (BN2), Brighton, Coldean, Falmer, Hollingbury, Patcham, Preston, Stanmer, Withdean (BN1)
- **Epsom and Ewell:** Epsom, Headley, Langley Vale, Tattenham Corner (KT18)
- **Lewes:** Hassocks, Albourne, Clayton, Ditchling, Goddards Green, Hurstpierpoint, Keymer, Newtimber, Sayers Common, Streat, Westmeston (BN6)
- **London:** Mayfair (W1Y)

## Next steps

Ready to discuss tuition with Nick?

- Free 20-minute consultation: [make an enquiry](https://owltutors.co.uk/contact-us/)
- Phone: +44 (0)20 3457 8474
- Email: enquiries@owltutors.co.uk