Education business ideas you can run out and about
32 ideas
These 32 education ideas take the teaching to your students rather than tying you to a fixed classroom. They suit people with a skill worth sharing, such as a travelling piano teacher, a visiting home tutor or an independent driving instructor, who like variety and don't want the cost of premises.
Visiting music teacher
Travel to students' homes or teach at local schools and childcare centres.
- A$300-2k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Pop-up cooking classes in a hired kitchen
Run small hands-on cooking classes for home cooks in a hired community or commercial kitchen.
- A$800-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile first aid trainer for workplaces
Teach CPR and first aid courses at workplaces and community venues, working with a registered training organisation.
- A$3k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Community first aid and safety workshops
Run short, non-accredited first aid and safety awareness sessions for parents, clubs and community groups.
- A$800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Adult short courses in hired halls and rooms
Run evening or weekend courses in a hired community room, teaching a skill, language or hobby you know well.
- A$500-3k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile farm animal visits for kids
Bring a small group of friendly farm animals to schools, parties and events for hands-on learning.
- A$5k-25k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Pop-up woodworking workshops at venues and events
Bring portable benches and hand tools to community venues, schools and events to teach one-off beginner sessions.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Private dance lessons and wedding dances
Teach one-to-one or small-group lessons at home, at clients' places or online.
- A$200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Workplace skills workshops at the client's site
Deliver half-day and full-day skills workshops at local businesses, so you need no premises of your own.
- A$1k-5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
On-site IT workshops for local businesses
Run hands-on software training at small businesses, councils and community groups.
- A$500-3.5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
School and community chess classes
Run lunchtime, after-school and holiday chess classes for groups of kids at schools, libraries and community halls.
- A$300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Visiting guitar teacher for homes and schools
Travel to students' homes or teach small groups at local schools and childcare centres.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Job-skills short course provider
Run short, practical, non-accredited courses that help people get job-ready in a field you know well.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Cookery classes in a hired kitchen
Run small hands-on cooking classes and short courses in a hired commercial or community kitchen.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Travelling piano teacher
Visit students' homes to teach piano, so families skip the drive and you need no studio of your own.
- A$200-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Weekend Chinese language classes
Run weekend Mandarin or Cantonese classes for children and adults in a hired hall or classroom.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Apprentice training delivery partner
Deliver hands-on apprentice training for an established registered training organisation, without running your own RTO.
- A$3k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Local babysitter for regular families
Look after children in their own homes for local parents, on evenings, weekends and school holidays.
- A$100-500
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Visiting singing teacher for schools and choirs
Run singing lessons and small groups at schools, childcare centres and community halls.
- A$500-2.5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
German training for businesses
Teach practical German to staff of companies that trade with German-speaking countries.
- A$300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Pop-up cooking classes in hired kitchens
Run evening and weekend classes in hired commercial kitchens, community venues or cafes, with no premises of your own.
- A$1.5k-7k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Technical skills training for local employers
Teach IT or technical skills to staff at small businesses, on-site or online, without needing your own training premises.
- A$500-4k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
In-person shogi classes and club
Run shogi classes at libraries, community halls, schools or Japanese cultural groups near you.
- A$200-1.2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Small-group Chinese classes
Run weekly Mandarin classes for kids or adults in hired halls, libraries or community rooms.
- A$300-2k
- Part-time
- Out and about
About these ideas
Before you choose, think about how far you're willing to travel, since fuel, time between lessons and parking all affect your real hourly earnings. Consider who your students are and whether they'll book weekday afternoons, evenings or weekends. Check what working with children checks, insurance and qualifications your state or territory expects for the kind of teaching you want to do. Start with a small local area and build from referrals.
More ideas
- Public service exam prep classes
- Private tutor visiting students' homes
- Visiting home tutor
- Independent driving instructor
- Part-time driving instructor
- Pop-up playgroup at cafes and venues
- In-person Japanese tutor
- On-site software training for businesses
Questions
Do I need qualifications to start a mobile teaching or tutoring business in Australia?
It depends on the subject. Driving instructors usually need a licence or authority from their state or territory, while tutors and music teachers often don't. Check your state's rules and what clients or schools expect to see before you advertise.
What checks should I look into before teaching children at their homes or schools?
Look up the working with children check or equivalent screening in your state or territory, as requirements and names vary. Schools may also ask for proof of insurance and references. Confirm what applies before taking your first booking.
How should I price lessons when I travel to students?
Work out your costs per lesson, including fuel, vehicle wear, and unpaid travel time between students. Many teachers set a rate that covers this or add a travel fee for distant suburbs. Compare local rates, and check whether you need to register for GST.