Our Academic Tuition Team

If you'd like to join the Discover & Be team, whether as a private music or academic tutor, do get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.


Rebecca, Academic Tutor

Working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, Rebecca has wide ranging experience of teaching primary age children. With a background in teaching children with additional needs (particularly autism), and preparing pupils for SATs and the transition to secondary school, Rebecca is a versatile tutor. Read more about Rebecca’s background.

Katy, Academic Tutor

Katy is an immensely well qualified and experienced teacher with over 30 years background across Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Katy is a highly creative tutor who makes use of inspirational children’s literature, songs and outdoor exploration whenever she can, to ensure that learning is fresh and fun. Read more about Katy’s background.


Kristy, Academic & English as a Foreign Language Tutor

Kristy specialises in tutoring pupils age 7-10, and also teaches English as a foreign language to learners of all ages! With experience teaching internationally, Kristy brings a unique approach to her teaching. Find out more about Kristy’s background.

Siôned, Academic Tutor

Siôned is an enthusiastic languages teacher with a particular passion for French culture. She has experience as a curriculum leader and has taught French from Y7 to Y13, German from Y7 to Y10 and tutored students for GCSE and A Level Italian. Read more about Siôned’s background.


Nic, Academic Tutor

Nic has spent much of his career teaching in secondary schools and, more recently, tutoring KS2 to GCSE level pupils. He teaches all subjects with a particular specialism in Maths, English, Geography, SATs and preparation for the transition to secondary school. Read more about Nic’s background.

Join our team!

We’re always on the look out for inspirational tutors to join our team. We have vacancies for both academuc and music teachers, so if you’re interested in tutoring for as little as two hours a week, do get in touch!


Honor, Academic Tutor

Honor is a tutor with a huge breadth of experience, both in the public and private sector from KS1 to KS5. She has expertise in teaching children with SEN and, in particular, those who may not have attended school for a period of time. Read more about Honor’s background.

Jane, Academic Tutor

With many years experience as a primary teacher, as well as private tutor, Jane has all the requisite skills and background to be a top class tutor. She has been a Maths, Reception and Early Years lead, and also has experience with Special Education Needs children. Read more about Jane’s background.


Debbie, Academic and Sewing Tutor

Debbie has been a teacher for 21 years working with children in both KS1 and KS2. She particularly enjoys finding creative ways to engage children in their learning. Having taught overseas, Debbie offers a broad and varied teaching experience. Find out more about Debbie’s experience.

Julie, Academic and Art Tutor

With 14 years teaching under her belt, and with experience in both Key Stage 1 and 2, Julie is a versatile tutor who inspires her pupils! Having worked with SEN children and with a background teaching Art, Julie offers creative and flexible sessions. Find out more about Julie’s background.


Amanda, Academic Tutor

With experience of teaching both in the classroom and as a parent, Amanda has the benefit of understanding tutoring from two different viewpoints. Having taught a wide range of ages from Early Years up to Year 7 and beyond, Amanda is a versatile and adaptable tutor. Read more about Amanda’s background.

Cameron, Academic Tutor

Cameron teaches secondary aged pupils, from Key Stage 3, through KS4 and up to KS5. Specialising in English Literature, English Language, Media Studies, and Film Studies, he also has experience teaching SEN pupils. Find out more about Cameron’s background.


Lisa, Academic Tutor

Lisa tutors French and Spanish, having taught both extensively in a career spanning over twenty years. Having been described as ‘inspirational’ by Ofsted, Lisa is the ideal Spanish and French tutor for pupils of all ages. Find out more about Lisa’s background.

Tom, Academic Tutor

Tom bridges the gap between music and academic subjects, specialising in tutoring Music, Science and Maths. He has experience teaching up to GCSE, with patience and creativity at the heart of his sessions. Find out more about Tom’s academic background.


Marita, Academic Tutor

With a background teaching from EYFS, through KS1, KS2 and KS3, Marita is a versatile tutor. Specialising in teaching Computing, Science, Maths and History, Marita offers a host of complementary subject and pastoral skills. Find out more about Marita’s background.

Gabbie, Academic Tutor

Gabbie is a Biology specialist, offering pupils tuition in GCSE and A-levels. She also offers support and guidance for those taking the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) for entry into medical school. Based in Haywards Heath, Gabbie has had great success tutoring local children. Read more about Gabbie’s background.


Rod, Academic Tutor

Rod is a seasoned tutor specialising in Physics (to A-level) and Maths (to GCSE). Having taught in a variety of settings Rod has the experience required to understand each pupil’s individual needs. Read more about Rod’s background.

Beth, Academic Tutor

Beth is an experienced teacher, having specialised in teaching English at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 (GCSE and A-level). She loves to share her passion for the English language, resulting in enthusiastic and flourishing students! Beth has also worked with students with a range of SEN diagnoses, adapting lessons to suit individual needs. Find out more about Beth’s background.


Jo, Academic Tutor

Jo is an exceptionally experienced tutor, having worked in KS1, KS2 and KS3, as well as on a 1:1 basis supporting children with social and emotional hurdles and children with autism in both mainstream, private and special schools. Find out more about Jo’s background.

Danielle, Academic Tutor

Danielle has been teaching for 20 years, principally in Key Stage 2 as well as a stint in Year 7. Her specialism is English which she has taught in a variety of years from3 - 7. Find out more about Danielle’s background.


Catherine P, Academic Tutor

With a wealth of experience, including as a Class Teacher and Key Stage 2 External Moderator, Catherine brings a host of skills and a healthy dose of creativity to her tuition sessions. Specialising in Years 4, 5 and 6, Catherine is passionate about learning being enjoyable and engaging whatever the age of the pupil. Read more about Catherine’s background.

Ellen, Academic Tutor

Ellen’s fun, positive, inclusive and caring approach to teaching makes her a perfect member of our team. With experience in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, Ellen is a versatile and adaptable tutor. Find out more about Ellen’s background.


Kirsty, Academic Tutor

Kirsty tutors all years up to Year 6, having spent many years teaching across state and independent schools. SATs boosters are another area of Kirsty’s expertise, alongside SEND support. Find out more about Kirsty’s background.

Clair, Academic Tutor

With a teaching career spanning 20 years, Clair has a wealth of experience to share with her pupils. Now specialising in teaching English and Drama from Year 7 upwards, Clair has taught GCSE, A Level and the International Baccalaureate. Find out more about Clair’s background.


Looking to either supplement your existing teaching role or change career completely? We have opportunities for inspiring teachers (both academic and music) and teaching assistants to work as private tutors in our bespoke agency.

We require just 2 hours a week minimum commitment, and offer a flexible and supportive working environment. Find out more.

Jade, Academic Tutor

Jade has an impressive background in teaching Science, and loves nothing more than incorporating her creative skills into her tutoring. Having taught science for over ten years, and to a variety of age groups, Jade is perfect for anyone looking to boost their child’s engagement in science. Read more about Jade’s background.


Janice, Academic Tutor

With a teaching career spanning 25 years, Janice has all the attributes needed to be a brilliant tutor. Janice is a Science specialist, combining this with experience as a special educational needs teacher. Having taught Biology, Chemistry and Physics to A-level standard, Janice is the perfect tutor choice for anyone looking to focus on Sciences. Read more about Janice’s background.

Josie, Academic Tutor

Josie has both a degree in Early Childhood and Education Studies and a PGCE, as well as experience of teaching in both Key Stage 1 and 2. She loves teaching and wakes up every day knowing she has the best job in the world! Read more about Josie’s background.


Brad, Academic Tutor

Brad has held positions as a class teacher, deputy head and headteacher, with a specialism in Key Stage 2. As such, he has experience preparing children for SATs and the transition to secondary school. Read more about Brad's background.

Michele, Academic Tutor

Michele has had an interesting and varied teaching career, with stints overseas and running a drama company. Now specialising in teaching English and French, she uses her wealth of experience to provide exciting tutoring sessions. Read more about Michele’s background.


Joey, Academic Tutor

A key member of our academic tuition team, Joey has more than 10 years experience in the teaching profession. She has taught in a variety of schools across Sussex, spanning primary into Key Stage 3 (lower secondary). Read more about Joey's background.

Jason, Academic Tutor

Previously a deputy headteacher, as well as primary teacher and mentor to student teachers, Jason now uses his experience to help children in one-to-one sessions, fostering key skills and boosting their self-confidence. Read more about Jason's background.


Sarah, Academic Tutor

With experience across Stage 2 and a focus on Upper Key Stage 2, Sarah is a versatile tutor with over 12 years teaching under her belt. Now specialising in 1:1 tuition, Sarah uses games and different strategies to engage her students. Read more about Sarah’s background.

Isabel, Spanish Tutor

A native Spanish speaker, Issy loves her 1-to-1 sessions with pupils from primary school age, to those studying degrees and adults looking to learn conversational or holiday Spanish. Read more about Issy's background.


We’re always on the look out for inspirational teachers to join our team. Whether you’re a primary, secondary or A-level teacher, an instrument teacher or a teaching assistant, we’d love to hear from you.

You can read more about working for us here or drop us an email.