Tutor visiting pupils at home

Parents in your local area, often looking for a trusted tutor close by.

Hourly rate per lesson, with regular weekly slots. You may add a small travel charge for longer journeys.

• Strong knowledge of your subject and the curriculum
• Building trust with children and parents
• Reliable timekeeping and planning travel

• Parents commonly expect an enhanced DBS check; check how to get one as a self-employed person
• Public liability insurance is worth checking, as you work in clients' homes
• Personal safety: tell someone where you are and consider the first lesson with a parent present
• Travel time is unpaid, so group lessons in one area where you can
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start earning

Startup costs are typically around £50 to £500, depending on your teaching materials, travel needs and any insurance or checks. These are estimates, so work out what you need for the subjects and area you plan to cover.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £1,800, depending on your hours and pricing. Travel time is unpaid, so grouping lessons in one area can help. Treat these figures as estimates rather than promises.

Check how to get an enhanced DBS check as a self-employed person, as parents commonly expect one. Also check public liability insurance, personal safety steps such as telling someone where you are, and registering as a sole trader with HMRC once you start earning.