Becoming a private tutor- all questions here

Annie021063

becca0417 wrote: »

Is anyone else finding it REALLY busy at the moment? I had 5 new requests last week alone!

Me too, always too many to cope with. 2 new requests which I have had to put off until June when my 2 maths GCSE children sit their exams. Now have an 11+ group because of demand, 3-4 children each session, works well and although manic for an hour it's well worth it.
Mawby - I charge £15-£25 depending on child and subject

mawby6264

thanks, do you need insurance, not sure whether to tutor from my home or hire a room.

mawby6264

Can anyone tell me how many children you can tutor legally at once.

therivierakid

mawby6264 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how many children you can tutor legally at once.

I'm pretty sure there isn't a limit... I've got over 20 at the moment!

therivierakid

becca0417 wrote: »

Is anyone else finding it REALLY busy at the moment? I had 5 new requests last week alone!

I had two new students on Sunday. Another two have recently restarted.

I've also discovered that 4 hours tutoring on the bounce straight after a day in school is not advisable!

ValerieKemp

There are no legal limitations on tutors so you can tutor however much you like for as many pupils as you like. Obviously, if you've got too many pupils and the quality of the tuition suffers, they are unlikely to come back!

To everyone who is asking about cost, this really does vary and the primary factors are geographic area and what type of qualifications you have (teacher, postgrad or undergrad etc.). Without knowing these, it is very difficult to say how much the going rate is. It could be anything between £10 and £40+ per hour for self-employed work.

Insurance-wise, you can take out insurance for tutors but it is not obligatory. You need to weigh up the potential of a claim being made against you and the cost of the insurance premium. If you're tutoring at home, there may be some level of business cover included in your home policy. Speak to your insurer to find out what the state of affairs is with them.

Hope that helps!

Valerie

ValerieKemp

property.advert wrote: »

Setting up your own company costs less than £20. Banking is free for 2 years if you want it. Preparing your accounts takes about an hour a year and maybe a few minutes here and there throughout the month. Filing accounts costs less than £20.

A company can request a CRB for an individual.

Although this may all be correct, being a director of a limited company also carries a number of legal responsibilities that you should be aware of. The vast majority of tutors are sole traders.

Niemand

I have been reading the messages on here with interest. I have some related questions which I hope you don't mind me asking.

My job was made redundant a few weeks ago (along with 50 or so other people). I had worked at the company for nine years as a software design engineer, and have been a programmer pre-dating my time with them for many years.

I would like a career change, or perhaps a career "reversion" would be the better way of putting it, because I would like to get back into teaching. I am not ruling out lecturing, NVQ Assessing, or 1:1 tuition.

I have a Further and Adult Education Teachers' Certificate and D32/D33 which I gained when I was a lecturer in 1991-1995. I was a part-time lecturer at a couple of colleges (with a full-time workload) at that time and this was in the I.T. Departments.

I have approached some local colleges. I am told that to get a Professional Update to A1 should not take long (perhaps a half-hour interview), so it seems that my qualifications will stand me in good stead as an IT Assessor (ITQ).

I have three questions.

1. Any recommendations regarding where to look for lecturing or assessor work?

2. I have access to a grant for a training course, and the time to decide which course to do runs out Friday week (2 April). Any recommendations for a course to help in the lecturing route?

3. I have been thinking about providing private tuition. I have qualification in music as well as I.T. Any recommendations for where to look?

It boils down to somehow getting my foot back on the ladder.

My thanks in advance for your constructive comments.

therivierakid

Niemand wrote: »

I have been reading the messages on here with interest. I have some related questions which I hope you don't mind me asking.

My job was made redundant a few weeks ago (along with 50 or so other people). I had worked at the company for nine years as a software design engineer, and have been a programmer pre-dating my time with them for many years.

I would like a career change, or perhaps a career "reversion" would be the better way of putting it, because I would like to get back into teaching. I am not ruling out lecturing, NVQ Assessing, or 1:1 tuition.

I have a Further and Adult Education Teachers' Certificate and D32/D33 which I gained when I was a lecturer in 1991-1995. I was a part-time lecturer at a couple of colleges (with a full-time workload) at that time and this was in the I.T. Departments.

I have approached some local colleges. I am told that to get a Professional Update to A1 should not take long (perhaps a half-hour interview), so it seems that my qualifications will stand me in good stead as an IT Assessor (ITQ).

I have three questions.

1. Any recommendations regarding where to look for lecturing or assessor work?

2. I have access to a grant for a training course, and the time to decide which course to do runs out Friday week (2 April). Any recommendations for a course to help in the lecturing route?

3. I have been thinking about providing private tuition. I have qualification in music as well as I.T. Any recommendations for where to look?

It boils down to somehow getting my foot back on the ladder.

My thanks in advance for your constructive comments.

1. fecareers.co.uk

2. No idea, sorry.

3. Advertise privately or join a local agency.

BeautyandtheBeast_3

i have 2 students and considering another 2 but i also have my day job teaching so i need to ensure that my 'main job' are getting proper good lessons and making sure all their coursework is completed before the deadline date - hence i dont want to take to many on! but i do enjoy it! £30 for 11+ 1 hour is very pleasing!! xxx