Find a Tutor in Tynemouth

Tynemouth and North Shields have a strong range of tutoring options, from national tuition centre chains to specialist music tutors and sports coaches. Whether you need GCSE maths support, singing lessons, or surf coaching at Longsands, this guide covers the main choices.

Browse Our Tutor Directory

Start with our Tutors page, which lists verified tutors and tuition providers across Tynemouth and North Shields covering academic subjects, music, arts, sports, dance, and languages. Every listing includes contact details.

Academic Tuition Centres

Kumon North Shields runs from the Linskill Centre on Linskill Terrace, offering individualised maths and English programmes for students from pre-school through to age 18. Weekly centre-based sessions plus daily home study follow the global Kumon method.

Kip McGrath North Shields operates from Tynemouth Road, offering professional English and maths tuition from Reception to Year 13. Every child starts with a free initial assessment, and personalised programmes are delivered by qualified teachers.

Best for: Both centres are listed on our Tutors page with full contact details.

Music Tutors

Anna Leigh Vocal Studios is an award-winning studio based at the Linskill Centre in North Shields, established in 2010. Run by the first and most qualified IVA teacher in the North East, it works with singers of all ages from beginners to professionals. Students receive recorded sessions to practise at home and can perform at biannual concerts.

Little Beethovens Music School offers piano, guitar, and ukulele lessons for all ages across North Tyneside.

Northern Music Centre in nearby Heaton has 25 specialist teachers and seven teaching studios, serving over 450 students per week with individual 30-minute lessons across all instruments.

Steve Wall Drum Tuition provides professional drum lessons for all ages and abilities across North Tyneside.

Arts Tuition

North Tyneside Art Studio in North Shields offers daily workshop sessions in painting, pottery, woodcarving, glass, textiles, drawing, and creative writing, with over 30 years of experience. The Kiln Studios on Northumberland Street provides walk-in pottery painting and bookable workshops.

Freelance Private Tutors

Several platforms connect families with vetted private tutors in the Tynemouth area:

• Tutor Hunt lists 116 tutors in North Shields from £15 per hour, all verified and DBS checked
• Tutorful has private tutors across Tynemouth for one-to-one tuition at home
• First Tutors and Superprof both cover the area
• Teachers To Your Home provides qualified teachers for home tuition in Tynemouth

Best for: Always ask a freelance tutor for proof of a current enhanced DBS check before the first lesson.

Online Tutoring

Many tutors in the area now offer online lessons alongside in-person sessions. National platforms such as MyTutor and Tutorful provide access to specialist tutors across the country via video call, which is useful for niche subjects or when scheduling in-person sessions is difficult.

Tips for Choosing a Tutor

• Qualifications — Look for relevant subject qualifications and, for tuition centres, Ofsted registration.
• DBS checks — Any tutor working one-to-one with children should hold a current enhanced DBS certificate.
• Trial lessons — Most good tutors offer an initial assessment or trial session. Use this to check the approach suits your child.
• References — Ask for references or read reviews. Recommendations from other local parents are often the most reliable guide.
• Communication — A good tutor provides regular feedback on progress, not just a weekly lesson.

What to Expect on Cost

Centre-based tuition typically ranges from Kumon's monthly subscription to Kip McGrath's per-session pricing. Freelance home tutors in the area generally charge between £20 and £40 per hour depending on subject and level. Music lessons vary but expect from around £20 for a 30-minute session.

Best for: Browse the full list of tutors in Tynemouth on our Tutors page.