GCSE Maths Tuition
Friendly, one-to-one support that helps your child understand the topics they find hardest, feel calmer about exams, and move up the grades.
- Foundation and Higher tier
- Clear, step-by-step explanations
- Progress you can actually see
One-to-one maths tuition
Maths Tuition That Builds Confidence and Gets Results
I am Jill Irving, a former college maths lecturer and a friendly one-to-one online maths tutor. I help GCSE students, adult learners and anyone resitting maths feel calmer, more confident and genuinely capable. My goal is simple: making maths easier, less stressful and more enjoyable.
KS1–KS3 · GCSE · Functional Skills · Resits · Adults · From £25 per hour · Online across the UK
Former college maths lecturer
I taught maths in Further Education for years, supporting learners of every age and ability. You are learning with a qualified, experienced teacher.
Patient and never judgemental
No question is too small and nothing is rushed. Students tell me I make maths feel far less scary and much easier to follow.
Built around you
Every lesson is personalised to how you learn. I adapt the way I explain things until it clicks, then we build from there.
Online lessons across the UK
One-to-one lessons online, wherever you are in the country. Easy to fit around school, work and family life, with no travel needed.
How I can help
Patient, personalised maths support for every level.
Whether it is building early confidence at Key Stage 1 to 3, helping your child through GCSE, getting the Functional Skills qualification you need, or coming back to maths as an adult, every lesson is one-to-one and built around you.
Primary & Key Stage Maths
Friendly support for younger learners, from the very first numbers through to early secondary, building confidence and strong foundations.
- KS1, KS2 and KS3
- Times tables to early algebra
- Confidence from the start
Functional Skills Maths
Practical, real-world maths for Levels 1 and 2, taught at a pace that suits you. Ideal if you need the qualification for work, college, or an apprenticeship.
- Level 1 and Level 2
- Real-life, everyday maths
- Built around your goal
Adult Learner Support
Coming back to maths after a long time away? I will meet you where you are, with no pressure and no judgement, and help you feel capable again.
- A relaxed, patient pace
- Starts from what you know
- Confidence first, always
Maths Resits
If maths did not go to plan last time, a fresh, supportive approach can change everything. We focus on the gaps and turn them into strengths.
- GCSE and Functional Skills resits
- Target your weak spots
- A calmer second attempt
Exam Preparation
Past papers, exam technique, and calm, practical strategies to manage nerves, so you walk in feeling ready rather than worried.
- Past paper practice
- Exam technique and timing
- Tools to manage nerves
Why choose me
A friendly teacher who makes maths make sense.
I am not a strict, old-fashioned tutor. I am a warm, professional teacher who helps you understand maths without the fear. As a former Further Education Mathematics lecturer, I have spent years helping learners of all ages and abilities, from nervous teenagers to adults returning to study, and I have seen how quickly confidence grows when someone explains things clearly and kindly.
Many of my students arrive convinced they are simply "no good at maths". They are almost always wrong. Usually a few key ideas were never explained in a way that made sense to them. Once we fix that, the subject stops feeling like a wall and starts feeling like something they can actually do.
Every lesson is calm, encouraging and tailored to you. I adapt the way I explain things to suit how you learn, celebrate the progress you make, and keep the focus on building real, lasting confidence, not just getting through the next test.
What you can expect
Real progress, and a lot less stress.
The aim is never just a better grade. It is a learner who feels calmer, more capable and more in control of maths.
- Understand topics that never made sense before
- Feel calmer and better prepared walking into exams
- Stop dreading maths homework and revision
- Build confidence that lasts well beyond the test
- Learn at your own pace, with no pressure or judgement
- See real, steady progress lesson by lesson
How lessons work
A simple, friendly four-step start.
No pressure and no jargon. Just a clear, relaxed way to get started and see if we are a good fit.
Free consultation
A friendly, no-obligation chat about where you or your child are now, what is
feeling difficult, and what you would like to achieve.
A plan built around you
I put together a simple, personalised plan that targets the right topics and
fits around your timetable, exam dates and pace.
Calm, one-to-one lessons
We work through topics together, step by step, online. Questions are always
welcome and nothing is ever rushed.
Confidence that grows
As understanding builds, so does confidence. You will see steady progress and
feel far more ready for tests, exams and everyday maths.
What students and parents say
Real confidence, real results.
Jill completely changed how my daughter feels about maths. She went from dreading it to actually feeling confident before her GCSE. Calm, patient and so encouraging.
I had not done any maths in over twenty years and felt embarrassed about it. Jill never once made me feel silly. I passed my Functional Skills Level 2 first time.
After failing my maths resit twice, I honestly thought I never would. Jill found the bits I kept getting stuck on and explained them in a way that finally made sense.
Common questions
Questions parents and learners often ask.
Are lessons online?
Yes. All lessons are one-to-one and online, so you can learn from home wherever you are in the UK. Many families find online lessons easier to fit around busy weeks, and all you need is a laptop or tablet and an internet connection.
What ages and levels do you teach?
Primary and Key Stage maths (KS1, KS2 and KS3), GCSE Maths (Foundation and Higher), Functional Skills Maths at Levels 1 and 2, resits, and adult learners returning to study. I support children, teenagers and adults of all abilities, including those who have struggled with confidence in the past.
My child has an exam coming up. Can you help in time?
Yes. I offer focused exam preparation built around the time you have, including past papers, exam technique and practical ways to manage nerves. Get in touch with the exam date and we will make the most of every lesson.
I haven't done maths in years. Is it too late for me?
Not at all, and you are very welcome here. I work with a lot of adult learners and we always start from what you already know, at a relaxed pace, with no judgement. Most people are surprised by how quickly it starts to come back.
What happens in a typical lesson?
We focus on the topics you find tricky, work through clear examples together, then practise until they feel comfortable. I check in often, adapt my explanations to suit you, and make sure you leave each lesson feeling a little more confident.
How much do lessons cost?
Lessons start from £25 per hour, depending on the level and what you need. The first consultation is free, with no obligation.
Get started
Let's make maths feel easier.
Tell me a little about what you or your child are working towards, and I will explain exactly how I can help. The first consultation is free, and I reply within one working day.