Leaving Teaching: Preparing for a Smooth Transition Leaving the classroom for good is rarely a decision people make lightly. For a lot of people, the thought of stepping away from teaching begins as a quiet question at the back of their mind before growing into something harder to ignore. If you're wondering how to get[…]
3 October 2025∙7 minutes to read
How to Become a Tutor and Start Your Home Tutoring Business They say that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. So, if you have a passion for teaching and helping others, then you’re more than likely wondering how you can become a tutor. If you want to[…]
4 July 2025∙12 minutes to read
Best Jobs For Ex-teachers: Which Careers After Teaching? Are you a teacher who is feeling the itch for a new and exciting career change? If so, you're definitely not alone; many teachers find themselves at a crossroads at some point in their career. A recent study in England showed that record numbers of teachers in[…]
29 May 2025∙11 minutes to read
The Teacher Pay Scale 2024-25 In these shaky economic times, potential earnings are everyone's top concern, not just teachers. Still, for educators wrapping up the current academic year, and those just starting their careers, the money question is paramount. Years of low pay don't balance against increased workloads and dwindling support. This table shows whether[…]
15 April 2025∙9 minutes to read
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Christmas Classroom Ideas For Teachers Teaching Christmas in primary schools can be a joyful and inclusive experience filled with fun activities. With a well-planned approach, teachers can integrate Christmas themes across subjects, helping children build skills while celebrating the season. This guide covers essential elements of teaching Christmas in primary school and how you can[…]
26 November 2024∙7 minutes to read
Anti-Bullying Week Ideas and Resources For the Classroom Anti-Bullying Week is an event in schools across the UK that has been widely-recognised and used by schools all over the country as a chance to educate and prevent bullying from becoming a big problem in their school environment. Organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, it helps raise[…]
23 October 2024∙7 minutes to read
Effective Tutoring Techniques: Our Top Tips On How to Tutor "I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn."-Albert Einstein What makes tutoring work so well is the one-to-one relationship between the student and the tutor. With only one person to focus on, tutors can try a[…]
5 August 2024∙8 minutes to read
Five Great Reasons to Become a Tutor Whether you’re an IT expert, an avid cook or a professional pianist, you have a skill you can share as a tutor. Every day thousands of people in your local area search for personal tutors to help them meet their learning goals. They range from those wanting to[…]
28 April 2023∙7 minutes to read
Improving the Education Experience with Activities "Independence is happiness." -Susan B. Anthony Whether you're fighting for a cause or not, being independent is something that we all strive for. All types of humans, young and old, thrive when they have someone who believes in them and wants them to work independently. For instance, play, or[…]
20 January 2023∙6 minutes to read
Breaking the Mold: The Power of Varied Practice for Optimal Learning Learning is a complex process that requires effort, motivation, and perseverance. However, traditional study methods often fall short when it comes to long-term retention of knowledge. That's where varied practice comes in. Varied practice involves practising different skills or topics in a non-repetitive manner,[…]
13 January 2023∙8 minutes to read
What's the Education System Like in the UK? "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." -Malcolm X An accurate truth teller with tons of freedom of speech, Malcolm X emphasized the need for education for all types of students; regardless of age. Education acts as[…]
30 December 2022∙6 minutes to read
Even experienced tutors can struggle when starting to deliver sessions in schools. Tutoring in-school means being particularly mindful of how your sessions fit into a student’s school life and tailoring your approach accordingly. We’ve compiled a list of the five things tutors should definitely be doing when supporting students in their classes.
19 December 2022∙9 minutes to read
Often when I’m called upon to explain the role of a tutor, I say that our main goal is to unlock whatever is standing in the way of a student achieving. In that respect, I see the job of a tutor as a combination of teacher, coach and a mentor. After discussing this idea with a set of successful tutors, teachers, life coaches and psychologists, these seem to be fairly good descriptions of each...
7 December 2022∙6 minutes to read
Tips for Tutors: How to Market Yourself "You don't need a corporation or a marketing company to brand you now: you can do it yourself." -Unknown One of the greatest challenges new tutors face is finding stable clients that return week after week and provide educators with enough cash to make a decent wage and[…]
6 August 2022∙5 minutes to read
Tips for Tutors: Using Learning Maps Over the summer months, after classes and on weekends during the school year, teachers moonlight as private tutors. Not only to make ends meet - teacher compensation leaves a lot to be desired, but also to try out novel teaching methods that they might not have time or ability[…]
5 August 2022∙9 minutes to read
What are the Best Digital Teaching Tools and Apps for Education? "Do not fear the digital world, it will not kill us all." -Theophilus London Since the start of the 21st century, we've seen unprecedented advancements in the sector of technology. New technological devices and software have revolutionised the way that we do things. For[…]
25 July 2022∙7 minutes to read
How to Legally Become a Tutor "Tutoring is so fascinating. It's a fulfilling experience." -Chris Heacock Are you looking for a job that is highly satisfying and that will leave you with the content feeling that you've done something worthwhile at the end of the day? If so, you might consider becoming a private tutor.[…]
13 January 2022∙6 minutes to read
GCSE Tutor Guide There are many routes into teaching, yet not all of them have to lead to the profession of the class teacher or university lecturer. The role of a tutor is another career path to explore if you are curious about teaching, but perhaps prefer not to do so in a traditional academic[…]
14 December 2021∙7 minutes to read
How Can You Become A Teacher? So you want to become a teacher. Congratulations! Thanks to advances in classroom technology, teaching has, once again, become an exciting profession; one that you could build a rewarding career out of. Of all the positions one could take in education, teaching is arguably the most visible... and the[…]
29 October 2021∙11 minutes to read
The Quick Guide to Modern Teaching “Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” - Bob Talbert Teaching, regardless of what you teach, is far from a piece of cake. Between the complicated process of becoming a teacher, preparing lessons, correcting exercises, and disciplining students, you can’t just become a[…]
12 August 2021∙7 minutes to read
Introducing Games to Foreign Language Classes “It's important to have balance in your life between work and play.” - Bobby Flay Learning a foreign language is a challenging endeavour and introducing games to classes can be a great way to help learners develop language skills without them even realising how much they're learning. That said, you[…]
10 August 2021∙7 minutes to read
The Practical Guide to Homework Doing homework is something that all students just have to deal with throughout their schooling. In some cases, their homework will be graded and count towards their final results. In either case, homework is an important part of their education. It’s not always clear what the teacher should set as[…]
29 March 2021∙7 minutes to read
How to See if a Student’s Work is Plagiarised “Originality is undetected plagiarism.” - William Inge Plagiarism is a real scourge in the world of education, academia, art, and intellectual property in general, but it isn’t always easy to know how to cite reference to not be accused of plagiarism and a lot of lecturers[…]
29 March 2021∙7 minutes to read
How to Tutor Computer Programming “Those who can imagine anything, can create the impossible.” - Alan Turing 386,000 people worked as programmers or software developers in the UK in 2019. That’s up from 338,000 the previous year. Are you one of them? Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at passing your programming skills onto[…]
28 January 2021∙7 minutes to read
Getting Started With Online Tutoring "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." -Malcolm X Do you have a passion for learning and an intense yearning to impart your knowledge with those around you? If so, a career in the field of education is destined for[…]
8 December 2020∙7 minutes to read
Issues Currently Facing Educational Professionals There are all sorts of educational issues which have plagued the UK in recent years, which affect both staff and students. A lack of funding from the government has caused problems for a lot of schools when it comes to financing staff replacements and a full curriculum. This has left[…]
5 November 2020∙7 minutes to read
Edtech: Technology for Today's Teachers Edtech is short for education technology, and can take shape as either software or hardware, provided it serves a purpose within the context of education. Through the use of classroom technology tools such as innovative digital platforms, edtech can aid student learning and improve the communication between teacher, student, and[…]
5 November 2020∙7 minutes to read
How to Teach Private Tutorials During the Coronavirus Pandemic “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein Without getting into the coronavirus pandemic too much, a lot of private tutors may have noticed its effects one way or another. Have you lost students?[…]
16 October 2020∙6 minutes to read
How Can You Teach Tutorials Online During the Pandemic? “You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.” - Mahatma Gandhi At the moment, the pandemic doesn’t seem to be going anywhere and the cases across Europe are on the upwards trend. This means[…]
16 October 2020∙6 minutes to read
How can you Get Set Up to Tutor Online? While private webcam tutorials have existed for a number of years now, some tutors still aren’t sure how to get started with teaching what they know to students! We’re here to help you get started with tutoring! Who is the Typical Student? More often than not,[…]
3 August 2020∙8 minutes to read
How can you tutor science? Becoming a science tutor can be a very rewarding and exciting career move, allowing you the independence to teach the subject you love within a schedule that suits you. There are a lot of factors to consider if you want to take the leap and become a science tutor though.[…]
15 July 2020∙7 minutes to read
How Are Higher-Order Thinking Skills Defined? It was long held as true that humans are the only animals capable of thought. Only recently has that idea been debunked; studies into non-human animal behaviour indicate that animals evince episodic memory and the have the capacity to navigate terrain using landmarks. Some animals have even displayed non-verbal[…]
6 June 2019∙7 minutes to read
Differentiated Instruction: What it is and How it Impacts Students, Teachers and Tutors Of all the buzzwords in education today, differentiated instruction is making the most waves – yet few teachers or school administrators in the UK know exactly what it is. Is it a new way to promote student learning? Does it involve major[…]
22 May 2019∙7 minutes to read
Advice for Teaching Abroad “Teaching isn’t a career choice, it’s a life choice.” - François Mitterand The former French president is right. When you decide to teach, it’s because you want to transfer your passion for a given subject to other students. Currently, the number of teachers in the UK is at its lowest since[…]
3 January 2019∙6 minutes to read
How Can You Teach Adults? “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other” - JFK Nowadays, there is an increasing number of people who've considered becoming a home tutor. They can help students at primary school, secondary school, university, and even adults by offering home tutoring services in a huge range of subjects. In fact,[…]
20 November 2018∙6 minutes to read
How To Deliver Group Classes “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - Confucius Providing academic support, group classes, or private tutorials requires a lot of knowledge and without private tutors, a lot of students would struggle at school. The tutoring market in the UK is valued[…]
20 November 2018∙7 minutes to read
A Step-by-Step A Guide to Finding Tutor Jobs and Online Tutoring Jobs Have you ever thought about becoming a maths tutor, teaching the guitar, or offering a language course? Tutoring is a fantastic thing to do whether you're an undergraduate looking to earn some extra cash, or you're thinking about becoming a teacher in the[…]
19 November 2018∙21 minutes to read
How Do You Know Where to Teach a Student? “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” - William Arthur Ward Academic support tutorials are making a comeback for good, which is great for private tutors everywhere. Not only that, but they can be taught almost anywhere![…]
15 October 2018∙7 minutes to read
How Do You Teach Children who Need Additional Learning Support? “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” - Christopher Reeve We often say that teaching is the noblest profession in the world. It’s true that teaching requires impeccable values. When you teach students,[…]
12 October 2018∙6 minutes to read
What To Do To Make Your Tutoring Sessions Fun? "Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school." - Albert Einstein The United Kingdom has seen a sharp rise in private tuition in the recent years. In 2016, at least 25% of all British pupils have had a private tutor,[…]
5 July 2018∙7 minutes to read
Ideas for Personalising Academic Support Tutorials There’s a Maori proverb that goes: “My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, as it was not individual success but success of a collective.” Keep this in mind when thinking about academic support with a private tutor. There’s nothing wrong with getting help in order to achieve[…]
2 July 2018∙6 minutes to read
Your Guide to Tutoring Jobs in the United Kingdom So, the chances are if you've landed on this page, you're interested in tutoring jobs or, at least you're curious about becoming a private tutor. If so, read on! More and more students and graduates alike are turning to private tutoring (including online tutoring!) as a way of either[…]
15 June 2017∙13 minutes to read
Essential Qualities Needed to Become a Tutor So you want to earn a bit of extra pocket money by becoming a tutor. You might find our tips for first-time tutors useful if you're just getting started. Whatever your student's level, whether they have mastered the basics or not, it is your job to guide them so[…]
2 May 2017∙10 minutes to read
How Much Can You Charge For Private Tuition? Location is the most important factor for your business According to a study by the Sutton Trust, 76% of British young people across the participate in an extra-curricular activity. As a result, it's not unusual to assume that all mentors across the UK are on an even playing field when[…]
27 April 2017∙8 minutes to read
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There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tutoring.
When we think of teachers, we often think of people who are dedicated, passionate and creative. They are also good at explaining things clearly and adapting their knowledge to meet individual needs but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring your own flair and experiences to each lesson.
Please keep in mind that your teaching methods and style may not suit everyone but there will be plenty of students happy to take your classes.
Lessons can be held at your home, at the student’s home or even in a quiet space (a library or cafe, for example).
You can mark these options on your Superprof ad but it’s always better to confirm this with your students. What works for one may not work for another and it’s better to be as flexible as possible.
Wherever you chose to teach your students, make sure it’s quiet and there are no distractions. You want to be able to get the most from your students in the time you have.
If face-to-face lessons don’t fit in with your schedule or there is no practical space to teach, you could also consider online lessons.
Online lessons mean you can teach from anywhere, at a time that suits you; saving time and travel costs.
Online lessons also provide the added bonus of more potential students. You could be teaching someone English to someone in Spain one day and providing exam prep to someone in London the next.
Your rates are an important part of being a tutor.
Experience and qualifications should, ideally, be reflected in the price but the ‘market’ rate should also be considered. It is always worth searching for other tutors who are teaching similar subjects in your area or online to help you set the perfect rates.
Students will also search for competitive rates as well as expertise. Don’t forget to consider reduced rates for multiple classes!
Everything You Need to Know Before Giving Private Lessons "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein Tutoring is a noble and fulfilling profession that will bring you the joy of helping others and the satisfaction of seeing your students progress. Before you start, there[…]
24 April 2023∙12 minutes to read