Awalsh43
Private Tutor in Stockport (also available for babysitting)
My Summary
About Me
Fully Qualified Teacher/Ex Senior Education Leader available to work as a Part Time Tutor
I believe that I have the necessary education, knowledge, experiences and the ability to challenge myself to bring out the best in others. I have a huge passion for TEACHING, LEARNING and HIGH-QUALITIY EDUCATION. I have worked successfully as a teacher, manager and leader in a large range of school settings for different periods of time, within the UK and internationally for over 30+ years. I have worked in the Early Years, Key stage 1 and 2 and within several SEN settings.
Having worked successfully within different countries and cultures, it has given me a desire for inclusion of students from different backgrounds with various abilities. I PRIDE myself on delivering LESSONS which are FUN, SIGNIFICANT, RELEVANT, ENGAGING and CHALLENGING.
I am fully trained in all Phonics programmes and teaching the EYFS curriculum and both local and international curriculums. I have also supported children with achieving TOP results and positive outcomes from the Key Stage 3 curriculum. I am qualified to teach children with any Special Educational Needs. I have worked extensively with the charity Resources for Autism.as a play-based specialist leader and trainer. I am confident working with students with English as an Additional Language. I am a Mental Health First Aider and trainee counsellor and therefore skilled delivering therapeutic education tasks too.
I am experienced with supporting children with 11+, school entrance exams, target setting, to reduce emotional blocks to learning as well as catch ups. I can present lessons for students who are used to home schooling or after school and online. I am available for private or small groups to help all students with their academic needs and goal setting to support and enhance positive social and emotional health and wellbeing.
Would YOU or your child benefit from the knowledge, energy and enthusiasm of an education leader with 30+ years’ experience?
Does your child have gaps or struggles which impact the success you wish for?
Would your child benefit from being challenged, supported and inspired to achieve greater exam success or to partake in progressive Community Projects which kickstart amazing Genius Time initiatives?
If you have answered YES to any or all these questions please contact Anthony for a consultation
Full DBS history and references obtainable upon request.
My Experience
Service offered: Senior Education Leader and Advisor with 30 years’ experience across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Specialist in school leadership, safeguarding, wellbeing programs, and curriculum development. Experienced in international school accreditation, Catholic education leadership, and community-based initiatives. Proven ability to motivate teams, raise standards, and deliver innovative learning experiences in complex settings.
Current Work Roles:
PT Seasonal Youth Worker at P&O Carnival Cruises (Dec 25…)
Delivering unforgettable Holiday Happiness within Children’s Services Experiences.
PT Educational/Residential Support Worker at David Lewis (Dec 25…)
Providing tailored support for residents with complex learning and health needs, promoting independence, wellbeing and inclusion.
PT CEO, Advisor and Workshop Facilitator at Pathways Educational Services
Formally A.WalshEducationandLife (Sep 22-…)
As CEO, Advisor, and Workshop Facilitator at Pathways Educational Services, I lead initiatives focused on education strategy, empowering personal & professional growth. I designed and delivered workshops that enriched individuals and communities to flourish with purpose and confidence. Being of service to approximately 200+ participants with +95% positive feedback.
Previous Professional Work Experiences:
Peel Hall Primary School Salford April 2025- July 2025
As a self-employed teacher for alternative provision with Study Mind, I demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, adapting my teaching to meet individual student needs. I made a lasting positive impact by supporting a student’s social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) development, leading to improved attainment and attendance. My work received highly positive feedback from parents, school members, and business management team.
Christ The King R.C. Primary School Manchester Salford R.C. Diocese April 22- Oct 2024
I initially joined the school as a part-time supply teacher through an agency and following success within the role, I was offered a permanent position as a KS2 Specialist PPA Teacher, later stepping up to cover a complex Year 5 class with high trauma and SEN needs, showing commitment and flexibility to support the school’s management team and whole school community.
During my time within this school, I have been described as a hardworking, dedicated, and a capable teacher who prioritises the holistic development and wellbeing of all pupils. As well as being a strong team player, open to feedback, reflective in practice, and that I contributed innovative ideas drawn from my rich leadership experience. I was valued as a positive and well-liked member of staff and considered an asset to the school community. Additionally, I introduced a successful weekly Glee Club for both children and adults (with over 50 participants) and led a whole-school Genius Time initiative to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and community involvement.
Teach Now – Greater London Teaching Agency June 2018 – Sept 2021
Simply Education – Greater Manchester Teaching Agency Oct 2021 – Dec 2023
Role: Supply Teacher (EYFS to KS4)
• Delivered high-quality teaching across Early Years to Key Stage 4 in a wide variety of school settings in both London and Greater Manchester.
• Adapted quickly to different school cultures, policies, and classroom environments, ensuring continuity in learning during both short- and long-term placements.
• Demonstrated strong classroom management and curriculum delivery skills, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across age groups and subjects.
• Provided flexible support and coaching to children and colleagues, contributing positively to school communities during periods of staffing transition.
• Built strong relationships with pupils, staff, and school leadership, consistently supporting progress and well-being in diverse and dynamic educational settings.
• Ensured agencies were represented well by delivering outstanding lessons to achieve and maintain new contracts for various employees/agency managers.
Highbury Quadrant Primary School – Islington, London, UK
Dec 2017 – June 2018
Roles: Year 2 Class Teacher (SATS focus) and Numeracy Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
In this maternity cover role, I was responsible for preparing Year 2 students for SATS, ensuring high standards in teaching and learning. My Y2 class achieved the most improved results in Islington LEA and for the school itself. As Numeracy Coordinator, I supported the development of maths across the school, contributing to curriculum planning and staff training in effective numeracy strategies including use of ICT to enhance teaching, learning throughout the school and at home.
From September 2016 to June 2017, I served as Deputy Head Teacher/Acting Head at Our Lady and St George Catholic Primary School- Walthamstow London Brentwood RC Diocese.
A two-form entry school across two sites from Nursery to Year 6. This senior leadership role required strategic oversight, staff development, and daily operational management. I brought creativity, empathy, and a positive energy to the role—qualities that helped boost staff morale and foster a positive school inclusion culture.
I built strong relationships with staff, pupils, and the wider community, consistently going above and beyond, including working evenings, weekends, and holidays, and offering both my time and personal resources to support school initiatives. I revitalised the school’s volunteer programme, enhanced staff development through shared learning opportunities, and provided spiritual leadership through weekly assemblies that were praised by staff, governors and families alike. When Year 6 needed additional support, I taught SEN classes in Literacy and Numeracy four days a week while maintaining my full time Deputy Head responsibilities, and I also ran a weekly homework club supporting over 25 Y6 students.
A moment I will never forget was when a Year 5 pupil with behavioural challenges apologised for her actions (something she had never done before) moving a TA to tears. For me, that moment captured the heart of what leadership in schools should be about: making a lasting, human impact. Many colleagues encouraged me to pursue headship, saying I was the kind of leader, they would go the extra mile for—something I remember with great PRIDE.
From 2000 until 2015, I worked within local and international teaching experience settings
across the UK, Portugal, Japan, Malaysia, Spain and Italy, working in both primary and early year education. I have held a range of roles including Class Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, IBO Primary Years Programme/Workshop Leader, Assistant Head Teacher, and Whole School Re-accreditation Coordinator seeking status from 3 external agencies. My expertise spans classroom teaching, leadership, teacher mentoring, and coordinating subject areas such as PE, Numeracy, Creative Studies, the Arts and Whole School Extra Events. Always offering Positive Powerful and Exciting Education by inspiriting lifelong learners to care for and protect our world.
Summer Holidays Child Care/ Service Users Work Experience:
PT Self Employed Sports Coach for LSCEducate Manchester (July 25-till present)
PT Anson Cabin Project Play Scheme and Community Foodbank (July 24-till present)
FT Sports Coach Lead/ Manager for SportsCool Cheshire (Aug 22)
PT Play Scheme Manager for Active London/Waltham Forest LEA (Aug 21)
FT/PT Play Specialist Leader for service users with Resources for Autism (July19- Aug21)
FT EAL Drama Specialist Enjoy English in Barcelona Spain (Summer 2000)
FT Children’s Camp Counsellor at Camp Tall Timbers WV USA (Summer1998)
My Qualifications
Recent Professional Development Highlights:
• 2025: Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Blended/Bespoke Paediatric Full First Aid
• 2024: Safeguarding in Education; Prevent Awareness; Havening Trauma Technique
• 2023: Mental Health First Aid & Work Place Advocacy
• 2022: Designated Safeguarding Lead – Vital Skills and 2016: Safeguarding Lead (Level 3)
• 2020: Supporting Grieving Children – Winston’s Wish
• 2019: Play-Based Leadership – Resources for Autism
• 2018: Trauma-Informed Practice in Schools – Islington
• 2017: Catholic Schools Leadership Award – Brentwood Diocese
• 2011–2014: Various IB trainings – PYP Coordination, Assessment, Literacy, Inquiry Cycle
• 2012–2013: Presenter at IBO Regional Conference; CIS Visiting Team Member/Inspector
Achievements: 10 GCSE’s and Oral Communication Grade 1,
A Levels-Theatre Studies, Sociology, Psychology and English Language B Ed (Hons) Degree- specialising in Drama/ Primary Education.
Personal Qualities: Faith, ambition, honesty, creativity, compassion, kindness, and gratitude.
Sporting Certified leader in netball, lacrosse, football, hockey, tennis (KS2),
Qualifications: dance and gymnastics
Hobbies: Travelling, theatre and drag performance, creative writing, MC/hosting,
Charity fundraising, squash, swimming and mindfulness.
Voluntary Work: Eucharistic Minister (St Joseph’s RC Church), volunteer at Irish World
Heritage Centre (St Patrick’s Day parade),Survivors Manchester Expert
Reference Group member, and hosting community radio shows and
working on wellbeing podcasts.
My Availability
I will be available evenings, weekends and holidays all depending on the role. I am also able to travel within the UK and Internationally for the correct role.
My Fees
- Babysitting from £15.00 per hour
- Tutoring from £30.00 per hour
My fees will depend on many factors with each job such as the location, frequency and preparation needed. Best to contact me and discuss.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 08/01/2026)
- Training Certificate (added 12/05/2025)
- Exam Certificate (added 12/05/2025)
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3.86 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for AWalsh43. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Anthony has been an invaluable support to my daughter over the past year. From the very first lesson, he demonstrated a keen ability to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. His approach is both fun and creative, making each session enjoyable and engaging for my daughter. Under his guidance, she has shown remarkable improvement, and her academic performance has significantly increased. We are incredibly grateful for Anthony’s dedication and expertise.
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Zapotero
on 17/10/2024
I think the session itself was ok. However, I was not informed that there was charge for the initial assessment session. I paid for it but it should have been clearly communicated.
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Ben
on 15/04/2022
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AWalsh43
on 06/05/2022:
Thank you Ben for the review
It was a pleasure to work with your child and visit your home.
I take note about the communication prior to the visit. I assumed things differently.
I’d like it to be noted that offers were made about me continuing to work with your child that were way below my normal hourly rate.
One where I’d come twice a week and another where you would contract me for several months into the future. Due to the distance/ time it was not an arrangement that suited me.
As I left it was my understanding that you were looking at other options but would make contact with me to let me know either way if you wanted me to continue or not. I heard nothing until reading this review.
It was clearly evident to me - you are a very proud caring parent with a happy clever boy and I wish your whole family continued success and happiness for the future. I hope that the just right tutor is meeting all your needs.
God bless
He came to do a session with my children and was of poor standard. I watched him and he watched my son write and did some wierd eye test. I refused to pay him for what was a mockery and a scam and didnt tell me it was £30. He turned up to my door now recording me I was terrified.
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Aysha
on 06/04/2022
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AWalsh43
on 06/05/2022:
This review is grossly incorrect and unfair.
I was asked to come and assess a child in Key Stage One.
Before I attended the properly I had several conversations with the parent and my fees were communicated.
Upon arrival in the property I found a highly stressed parent who communicated marital troubles to me and who appeared overwhelmed and stressed.
I conducted a very detailed assessment of the child in question including a speech and language assessment, a phonic and spelling assessment, a fluency reading assessment and reading comprehension.
I also asked the child to conduct a writing assessment about himself. After this work we did some brain gym movements to renew the energy and to help ease the anxiety of the child,
During the entire assessment the child’s younger sibling was screaming and banging boxes less than a few metres away. The parent did not discourage the behaviour.
Half way through the assessment the head teacher of the child I was tutoring rang to give feedback to the parent. I listened to the feedback at the request of the parent who placed the headteacher on loud speaker.
Towards the end of the assessment I conducted a mental maths assessment and we worked on different strategies adding and taking away numbers to 50.
At the end of the session ended I did various tests including checking eye contact to assess if there were any SEN needs and I conducted a SEMH check in with the child.
The child was happy and proud of the work and I offered him lots of praise.
I doubt anyone viewing the entire assessment with any education knowledge would view my work as a mockery or scam.
It was at the end of the assessment when I noticed that the parent had fallen fast asleep on the sofa. This raised several safe guarding concerns for me.
After I woke the said parent I gave a detailed verbal feedback and inquired about which way she would like to pay my fee.
It was at this point she claimed not to know what my fee was. She hoped it would have been for half my rate which is clearly advertised on this profile.
It was agreed she would transfer the cash later that evening and that I’d return to do two sessions per week at an agreed discounted rate. This also proving what I say about my rates on the profile.
I left the property feeling very confused.
I tried several times to make contact with the parent to pay me for the work I carried out. I did call one evening to the property to try to reclaim the cash.
After the visit I was sent an abusive text from the parent and I contacted the local police station informing them of the said matter.
This parent from my experience is not to be trusted.
I wish the children the very best for the future. I hope the parent in question finds the correct tutor for her family.
I will not comment on this experience any further on a public platform.
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