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Foundation GCSE Kickstart for Tutors
12 weeks to confident GCSE Maths teaching – even if you've never taught it before
If you're a brilliant tutor who's ready to expand into GCSE Maths but feeling overwhelmed by where to start, you're in exactly the right place.
The jump from primary (or even another subject entirely) to GCSE can feel massive – especially when you're looking at algebra, graphs, and geometry thinking "How do I even begin to teach this?"
Here's what you'll get:
Complete Foundation GCSE confidence including:
Clear breakdown of GCSE structure – tiers, grades, exam boards, and papers
Step-by-step approach to teaching algebra, graphs, and geometry at Foundation level
How to spot and fix the most common misconceptions (especially with negatives and order of operations!)
Strategies for moving students up grades using real exam questions and mark schemes
Complete mock paper practice – mark it, grade it, and plan next steps
3 Months included membership to the Pathway
TESTIMONIALS
"I thrived in my confidence as a result."
I did Elaine's Foundation course last year and thrived in my confidence as a result [...] The way things have worked out, I now only tutor secondary students up to and including GCSE.
- Helen, Foundation course member Jan 25 and Higher course member Jan 2026
"I really value the support I've received."
Since doing Elaine's foundation course, then higher membership, I've taken on 4 GCSE students (2 foundation, 2 higher). I really value the support I've received along the way and the confidence these courses / groups have given me.
- Julia, Foundation course member Jan 25 and Higher course member Jan 26
Hi, I'm Elaine and I went from being an MFL teacher with minimal Maths background to a highly successful Maths tutor. I understand the challenges you face and I have a system to help you succeed.
This isn't just theory – it's a practical, step-by-step system that takes you from "I'm not sure about GCSE" to "I've got this" in just 12 weeks.
You'll have everything you need to start teaching Foundation GCSE with genuine confidence.
How it works
12 modules of recorded training for you to access at any time and work through at your own pace, whenever you want.
Each of these modules will look at subject knowledge, how to teach it, and likely misconceptions and errors (and the difference between these last two…) as well as exam questions and markschemes.
Lifetime access to all the recordings - so you can review and revisit whenever you like for as long as you like
Free access to the Pathway membership for 3 months, which means extra training, drop ins for Q and A and accountability, and subscriptions to premium resources
The GCSE Roadmap pack - flowcharts showing progression across the Foundation GCSE and prior knowledge required
Diagnostic activity to do with your first GCSE lesson - to save the fear of that first lesson and what it might raise!
Whatsapp community (as part of your 3 month included Pathway membership) to ask questions as often as you like, and get the support you need.
Along the way you will also be introduced to a whole range of resources and activity types, as well as being guided on self-study work to build up your subject knowledge.
Costs and bonuses
Investment: £450
Plus exclusive bonuses when you join:
4 downloadable Foundation GCSE lesson plans
3-month subscription to 2 premium Maths resources (as part of the included Pathway membership)
"I'm not just saying this, but I think your course will probably have the biggest impact on my business of any of the courses I've done. When I started with you, I was too scared to reply to posts asking for maths GCSE tutors. Now I feel so much more confident, I know I can do it and I know how to do it."
Claire, course member Jan 25
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to start teaching straight away?
Absolutely - the best way to learn is to get stuck in right away!
I can already do some Maths - is this course right for me?
Definitely - we will follow a planned programme of how to teach GCSE Foundation Maths, from thinking about the ways to introduce and practise a topic, to the types of mistakes your students will make.
What format are the sessions in?
The training is recorded so you can access it at any time. The live sessions will take place on Zoom, and will be a mixture of Q and As, discussions around exam skills and structure, or practical use sessions looking at resources and tools.
Will I learn all of the GCSE content?
Unfortunately not - you will learn some of the content, combined with strategies and resources for teaching it, but we won't be able to cover the entire Foundation GCSE in 12 weeks. I will however guide you to the content you'll need to work through on your own.
Is it for people who want to tutor online or in person?
Both - all resources and activities can be used for either online or in-person tuition. You’ll see me using a number of online teaching tools and are welcome to have a go yourself!
How much time do I need to allow each week?
That depends how long you want to take to complete the course. If you aim to do it in the 3 months, then I would suggest 3 hours a week - one hour for the recorded training, one hour for the live session and an additional hour for pre-reading and any follow up work.
When will the live sessions take place?
These will be flexible to allow for as many to join as possible. If you are unable to join a session but have a question, then you can send it beforehand and I will record the answer.
Will they be recorded?
Any live sessions that take the form of training will be recorded. General Q and A may not be, depending on the content.
What other support is there?
There will also be a private Whatsapp group where everyone can share ideas and ask questions.
What about after the course has finished? Am I on my own then?
You will have the option to join the Pathway as a paid member and you’ll have lifetime access to all the recordings and tasks from the 12 week course.
Will I learn how to run a business and advertise?
While it’s inevitable that we will touch on some of the aspects of how to run your own business, such as the types of FB posts and online tools, that is not the aim of this programme, where we will be focussing on how to get going with the actual teaching. Of course, I will be able to direct you to courses that will suit your business needs as well.