Becoming an English tutor

[WindFlower92]

Thought I'd repost this here to get a range of opinions, tutors and parents! Thinking of doing this to get a bit of extra money. Been teaching English GCSE for 5 years in Portsmouth. Got a couple of questions...

Is there any sort of process or do I just say I'm a tutor and start offering hours?

What kind of times do people tend to go for? I'm thinking after school between 3-6 while my child is in nursery so I'm not paying extra money. Is this what people do or are weekends more popular?

Do I have to declare anything for tax/fill out any forms? I will be working part time so does anyone important need informing?

How much do people tend to charge? Is it worth the money in terms of prep time?

Do you travel to their house or do they come to yours? Does this change the price?

And finally, where do you advertise? Websites or just paper ads up in shops and wherever you can put them?

Thanks!

Hiya. So many questions so little time! Lol. I gain work through Facebook by advertising my services in local groups when a tutor is asked for. I find this group helpful - www.facebook.com/groups/206432796402401/

I've done this in the past. I used tutorHunt initially and then built up word of mouth. With TH, the students / parents pay the website for your details, so it doesn't cost you anything. Some websites take commission from your wages.

You need to declare your earnings via a tax return, even if you don't go over the threshold. I was already registered as self-employed so I'm not sure what you need to do - if you're still employed by a school or currently technically without employ etc. If the latter, register as self employed. It's easy.

I tended to start around 4pm because even if school finishes at 2:30, most parents wanted their children to have time to get home, have a snack, get changed etc. If I did 3 sessions spaced 10 mins apart I tended to get home about 7:30, having left at 3:45. Most people want you to come to them. You might have more luck if parents are happy to bring their child straight from school or they make their own way there.

Your being an actual teacher will mean you're in demand. I charged £40ph but I was in an expensive area and have the sorts of qualifications parents will pay more for.

Thanks for the replies - will have a look at those groups/websites!