Online private tutor

Parents of school students, including families in regional areas who have fewer local tutors to choose from.

An hourly rate per student, or a small-group price per head. Without travel you can fit in more sessions each evening and weekend.

• Strong subject knowledge
• Comfortable with video and online tools
• Keeping students engaged on screen

• Working with children check: check what your state or territory requires for online work
• Privacy and safety when teaching children online, including parents being nearby and how you record sessions
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, which is worth asking an insurer about
• Home-based business rules, so check with your local council if needed

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $100 to $1,000, depending on the video and whiteboard tools, digital resources and any promotion you choose. You can teach from your own desk, so there is no travel or premises cost.

Check what working with children check your state or territory requires for online work. Also check privacy and safety, including parents being nearby and how you record sessions, insurance options such as public liability or professional indemnity, and home-based business rules with your council.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students you teach and how many hours you work. Many tutors start at around 5 hours a week and build up as they gain regular students.