Education business ideas you can run out and about
35 ideas
These 36 education business ideas suit people who like teaching on the move rather than from a fixed premises. You might visit pupils as a tutor visiting pupils at home, run a chess class in schools and clubs, or travel to workplaces as a mobile first aid trainer.
Mobile children's farm for schools and parties
Bring small, friendly farm animals to nurseries, schools, care homes and parties for hands-on sessions.
- £3k-12k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Activity club run inside local schools
Offer a themed after-school club such as art, sport, coding or drama in school halls and classrooms, paid per child.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Evening and weekend babysitter
Look after local children in their own homes while parents go out, paid by the hour.
- £50-300
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Tutor visiting pupils at home
Travel to pupils' homes for face-to-face lessons in the subjects you know best.
- £50-500
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Independent driving instructor
Qualify as an approved driving instructor and teach learners in your own dual-control car, setting your own hours and prices.
- £3k-10k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Franchise driving instructor
Join an established driving school brand as a self-employed instructor and use their name, car and pupil enquiries for a weekly fee.
- £1.5k-5k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Local private tutor for school subjects
Teach one pupil at a time in their home or yours, helping with a subject you know well.
- £50-500
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Dance classes in a hired hall
Run weekly children's and adult dance classes in a village or church hall, paid by the term.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Workplace skills trainer
Take short skills courses to employers' sites, with no premises of your own to pay for.
- £500-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Children's drama classes in a hired hall
Run weekly after-school or Saturday drama classes for children and teens in a village hall or community centre.
- £300-1.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Subcontract apprenticeship trainer
Deliver training and coaching to apprentices for an approved provider, without setting up a full centre yourself.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Visiting piano teacher
Travel to pupils' homes or schools to teach piano, using their own piano or keyboard.
- £100-800
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Private dance lessons and first dances
Teach one-to-one or small group lessons, including wedding first dances, at clients' homes or a rented studio.
- £100-800
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Mobile first aid trainer for workplaces
Run first aid and safety courses at businesses, clubs and community venues across your area.
- £1.5k-6k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Baby and child first aid classes
Teach parents, grandparents and childcarers practical first aid in small, friendly classes.
- £600-2.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
In-person IT workshops for local firms
Visit local businesses, charities and community groups to run hands-on computer and software training.
- £500-3k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Job training delivered at employers' sites
Take short practical courses to local businesses and train their staff on site, with the employer paying.
- £1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Visiting music teacher
Travel to pupils' homes and local schools to teach instrument or singing lessons.
- £150-1k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Chess classes for schools and clubs
Run after-school chess clubs and group classes in primary schools and community venues.
- £150-800
- Part-time
- Out and about
Travelling guitar tutor
Visit students at home and teach guitar in schools, so families don't need to travel.
- £200-1.2k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Local language classes
Run weekly language classes for adults or children in a hired community room or library.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Pop-up woodworking workshops
Bring portable benches and hand tools to village halls, schools and events to run one-off woodworking sessions.
- £800-3.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Evening classes in a hired local venue
Run short evening courses in a hired hall or classroom, teaching a skill or hobby you know well.
- £300-2k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Telecoms trainer for employers
Teach telecoms and network installation to staff at their workplace, with theory taught online to keep costs low.
- £1.5k-7.5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
About these ideas
They work well if you have a skill worth sharing, enjoy meeting new people and don't mind travelling. Start by thinking about who you want to teach and where they are. Check what qualifications, insurance and background checks your chosen audience may expect, especially when working with children. Work out your travel time and costs too, as they affect what you can charge. Many of these ideas can begin part-time alongside another job while you build a local reputation.
More ideas
- Local German classes for adults and children
- Photography workshops and short courses
- Themed holiday workshops for kids
- Pop-up cookery classes in hired kitchens
- Local French classes for adults and kids
- French lessons for businesses and staff
- In-house software training for businesses
- Shogi workshops and club sessions
- Mobile first aid trainer
- Local Mandarin tutor and small classes
- Local Japanese lessons and small classes
Questions
Do I need qualifications to teach out and about in the UK?
It depends on the subject and audience. Some areas, such as first aid training, may expect recognised awarding body credentials, while tutoring often relies on experience. Check what customers, schools and insurers expect before you start.
What should I check before working with children or in schools?
Find out whether you will need an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training and public liability insurance. Schools and clubs often set their own requirements, so ask them directly and keep your documents ready to share.
How do I price lessons when I travel to customers?
Factor in travel time, fuel or public transport, equipment and preparation, not just teaching hours. Compare local rates for similar services, then decide whether to charge a travel fee or set a service area.