Home and online exam preparation tutor

Parents and carers preparing children for grammar or independent school entry, and older students preparing for admissions tests.

Hourly rate per session, often booked as a regular weekly slot, with extra income from mock exam days and marked practice papers.

• Strong subject knowledge in maths, English or reasoning
• Patient teaching style with children
• Clear communication with parents

• Enhanced DBS check, which many parents will expect (check which provider can do this for self-employed tutors)
• Public liability insurance if pupils visit your home
• Exam formats and providers change, so check you are using current material and copyright-safe resources
• Check with your landlord, mortgage lender or council about running a business from home
• Never promise results or places

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £800, depending on materials, checks and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at £300 to £2,500, depending on how many pupils you teach and how often.

Many parents will expect an enhanced DBS check, so check which provider can do this for self-employed tutors. Also check public liability insurance if pupils visit your home, and your landlord's, lender's or council's rules on running a business from home.

You need strong subject knowledge in maths, English or reasoning, a patient teaching style and clear communication with parents. Estimates suggest from around 5 hours a week. Check your materials are current and copyright-safe, and never promise results or places.