Private Tutors in South Shields
Music lessons, academic tutoring, art classes, and more — find the right teacher for you or your children in South Shields and the surrounding area.
Music Tutors
Piano, guitar, singing, drums, and more — from beginner to grade 8.
Jen Stevens Voice Coaching
Award-winning singer, composer, and voice coach with over 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages and abilities. Offers professional voice coaching for adults and teens, singing lessons for under-12s, audition preparation, and piano lessons from a dedicated South Shields studio.
String Fingers Guitar Tuition
Professional guitar tuition from Dave Maule's dedicated music room in South Shields. Lessons for complete beginners through to advanced players, covering acoustic, electric, and classical guitar in a variety of styles. First lesson available at a reduced introductory rate.
Rock Licks Guitar Tuition
Friendly, relaxed guitar tuition from James Rundle for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. Covers rock, metal, blues, folk, and pop styles on both electric and acoustic guitar. Five minutes from Simonside Metro station.
Academic Tutors
Maths, English, science, SATs, and GCSE preparation.
Key Subject Tuition
South Shields tuition provider offering one-to-one and small group sessions in maths, English, science, digital skills, and ESOL for students aged 11 and above. Also an AQA Unit Award Scheme Centre and Functional Skills Exam Centre, with both in-person and online sessions available.
First Class Learning South Shields
National tuition franchise with a South Shields centre run by Emma Orton, an experienced tutor with over 20 years in education. Individually tailored maths, English, and science tuition for primary and secondary school children, with exam preparation for SATs, 11-plus, and GCSEs. In-person and online sessions available.
Kumon South Shields
International self-learning programme for maths and English, operating from Cleadon Park Library. Designed for children aged three and above, developing independent study habits through carefully graded worksheets that allow each child to work at their own pace.
Sports Tutors
Football, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, martial arts, and more.
Haven Point Learn to Swim
Swimming lessons at South Shields' state-of-the-art seafront leisure centre, following the national Learn to Swim programme. A dedicated 18-metre teaching pool with an adjustable floor provides a safe environment for beginners and children of all ages. Run by South Tyneside Council.
SBG South Shields
World-class martial arts gym in the heart of South Shields town centre, opened in 2024. Growing Gorillas programme for ages 5 to 11 introduces children to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kickboxing. The Primates Combat Academy for ages 11 to 16 covers kickboxing, BJJ, wrestling, and MMA. Adult classes also available mornings, lunchtimes, evenings, and weekends.
Mini Miners Football Development
One of South Tyneside's leading football coaching providers, delivering sessions to over 450 children each week. Five age groups for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, with a fun, pressure-free approach to skill development. Founded in 2016 by UEFA-licensed coach Alan Dowson, with a pathway into grassroots teams via Harton and Westoe Juniors.
South Tyneside Gymnastics and Wellbeing Centre
Community Interest Company offering gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling, and free running for children of all ages and abilities. Based at Temple Park Centre with classes on weekday evenings and weekends. Inclusive sessions designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence.
South Shields Surf School
Surf and stand-up paddleboarding lessons for adults and children on Sandhaven Beach. Equipment hire available alongside structured lessons. Summer holiday clubs for ages 8 to 16 provide a full week of water sports coaching.
Art & Craft Tutors
Drawing, painting, pottery, and creative workshops.
Artizey Kids Art Classes
Well-respected children's art centre in South Shields offering group and private lessons for children aged 5 and above, teens, and adults. Weekly classes on Thursdays and Saturdays at Westoe Hub, plus holiday workshops. Also an accredited Trinity College Arts Award centre.
Carol's Art
Painting courses for adults at St Peter's Church Hall in Harton, led by local artist Carol. Each week the group works on the same painting — landscapes, still life, or portraits — providing guided practice in a sociable setting. Ten-week courses on Wednesday mornings.
Dance & Fitness Tutors
Dance classes and fitness for adults and families.
Art of Dance
Established in 1992 by Suzanne Stuart, a London Studio Centre graduate. Classes across four mirrored studios with wood and Harlequin floors, covering ballet, tap, jazz, modern, street, hip-hop, freestyle, ballroom, and Latin. All staff are fully qualified and DBS checked. One of the most highly regarded dance schools in South Tyneside.
Languages Tutors
Language lessons and conversation practice.
Lingotot South Tyneside
Fun, engaging language classes for children aged 0 to 11, run by qualified language teachers Ashleigh and Claire. Sessions in French, Spanish, and German at venues across South Tyneside, designed to build confidence and a love of languages from an early age. Part of the national Lingotot franchise.
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