Make money as a private tutor

The job market is tough, so if you’re looking for a bit of extra cash, you’re going to have to get creative when student money making.
Private tutoring is something that many students do to make ends meet. You’ll already have a lot of the necessarily skills, and though you’d need a PGCE to go into teaching in schools, there’s nothing stopping you from setting up shop and offering the service on a private basis.
If it sounds like something that could float your boat, we’ve put together everything you should know.

 

Why is it such a good option?

 

It’s a great money maker

You can earn some pretty decent cash being a private tutor. The exact amounts will vary depending on where you’re based and what your subject specialism is, but you can expect to be able to charge between £25 and £35 per hour. That definitely beats working in a bar.

You’ll get some fabulous experience

Private tutoring will look good on your CV, and in many ways, you’re showing your initiative and ability to think outside of the box. When it comes to applying for a graduate job further down the line, you’ll have a clear advantage over those who have just worked in shops during their time at university.

You can work the hours you want

Most students have a hard time balancing their jobs with their studies, but when you’re self-employed, you can pretty much pick and choose the hours you work. A lot of private tutor jobs can now be done online, so you might not even need to venture out of the house!