A qualified teacher of Religious Studies,
Philosophy and Ethics, Mike taught in Hull, Banbury, Dursley and Middleton Cheney -
and continues work as a trainer and tutor.
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He has taught across years 7-13 (including GCSE Philosophy and Ethics and Islam, and A level Philosophy and Ethics, Biblical Studies and Buddhism). He is an experienced Senior Examiner, the author of innovative RS schemes of work and an introduction to New Testament Greek, an INSET trainer, a theological lecturer and a personal tutor.
He is an experienced supply teacher in just about every subject - even, on one occasion, teaching girls' dance in a Convent School!
I support, and whole-heartedly commend,
the work of Fairview Education - a charity working in Cheltenham and Gloucester to provide free 11+ tuition for families who would not be able to pay for tuition. If you could support their work (financially, or through tutoring) - or know a family who might benefit from what they offer - click on the logo!
holds a Master's degree in Biblical Studies and Doctrine from the University of Oxford
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trained to teach Religious Studies at the University of Hull, with distinction. Subsidiary subject Maths.
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is listed as a qualified teacher with the Teacher Regulation Agency 81/69490​
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holds current DBS clearance Update ID C 2159189228
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has for many years been an examiner / senior examiner at GCSE level
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has written innovative schemes of work at KS3, 4 and 5, and is a consultant to and director of a provider of 11 plus training
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maintains relevant INSET training
most recently in child and vulnerable adult protection, COVID care, young people's mental health, and domestic conflict
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is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors
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has many years' experience as a secondary supply teacher
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is an experienced and insured personal tutor: for 11+ preparation, KS3 remedial support, GCSE and A level RS, and undergraduate theology support
In retirement - and at a more leisurely pace - Mike continues to work as:
... a personal tutor
Zoom enabled
... as a visiting lecturer
... an INSET trainer
... and as a tutor in theology
The rates that I charge are modest:
£40 p.h. for 11+, more for GCSE / A level.
I'm happy to do a first tutoring session at a discount to see if I "click" with a particular student.
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Rates are negotiable in cases of genuine hardship