Home-Based maths tutor

Parents of school students, and older students or adult learners paying for themselves.

Hourly fee per student for one-on-one sessions, or a lower per-student fee for small groups of three to five. Term-based bookings give steadier income.

• Strong maths knowledge at the level you teach
• Patience and clear explanations
• Organising a timetable and keeping in touch with parents

• Private tutoring generally does not need a trade licence, but check whether your state or territory requires a Working With Children Check (or equivalent) for tutoring children, as rules differ between states
• Check with your local council whether your home-based business needs approval and whether client visits are allowed
• Consider public liability insurance, since students visit your home
• Demand peaks after school and before exams, so evenings and weekends fill first

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your teaching resources and how you set up a quiet room at home. These are estimates only. Public liability insurance is worth considering, since students visit your home.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $3,500, depending on how many students you teach and how many hours you offer. Demand peaks after school and before exams, so evenings and weekends tend to fill first.

Check whether your state or territory requires a Working With Children Check or equivalent for tutoring children, as rules differ. Also check with your local council whether your home business needs approval and whether client visits are allowed.