About Maths With Matt
Dr Matt Lockyear
I have been head of physics at a respected private Exeter college for over ten years, and an educational consultant creating physics courses to train teachers in collaboration with the University of Plymouth. I am also Physics Lead on the National Advisory Board for Future Teaching Scholars (a new teacher training route) at the Educational Development Trust.
I was a lecturer in photonics at Exeter University, and have over 15 years experience in scientific research, working closely with collaborators at Cambridge and Oxford, producing over 40 publications and patents.
I obtained my PGCE and qualified teacher status with secondary teaching experience in various state schools, including invaluable experience with a range of special educational needs.
I have expert knowledge of the subjects offered to senior research level, and of the current GCSE and A level syllabus for all examining boards and I am at ease teaching from GCSE to postgraduate level.
Former Head of Physics at a private Exeter college.
Former lecturer in photonics at the University of Exeter.
Physics Lead on the National Advisory Board for Future Teaching Scholars.
GCSE, A Level, Further Maths and SQA support across major UK exam boards.
Teaching philosophy
Make difficult ideas feel manageable.
My approach is to make the structure of a problem visible. In Maths that means showing why a method works rather than asking students to memorise a sequence of steps. In Physics it means connecting equations to models, diagrams and physical intuition.
I want students to become increasingly independent: able to diagnose what a question is testing, select the right method and check whether an answer is sensible.
Why students choose me
Expert subject knowledge, explained clearly.
Student feedback
What students and parents say.
“Awesome tutor! Knows the ins and outs of A levels and very patient. Also very skilled at explaining difficult concepts making them easier to digest for a stressed A level student. He is unmatched by any teacher I’ve had in 18 years of private education and I would highly recommend him.”
— Will
“Thanks to Matt I got into med school! My maths grades went from E’s to an A. Couldn’t have done it without you.”
— Ruth
“The patience he possesses as well as the intellect he has to explain and simplify complex topics is like no other, especially as a neurodivergent student. Each session was informative, well-structured and helped me build necessary and crucial skills and knowledge.”
— Google review
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