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To think I could be a primary school tutor?

58 replies

Rosiee29 · 06/10/2023 16:07

Hi all
I am considering tutoring a little alongside my studies to earn some extra money. I would like to hear some parents' opinions on whether or not I would be considered a viable choice as a tutor, based on my qualifications and experience. I am not sure if people only choose tutors that are fully qualified teachers.

I am 25. I hold a level 3 (A-level equivalent) qualification in Primary Education and Teacher Training. I'm also currently studying an undergraduate degree in Primary Education and work in a school as a teaching assistant in Key Stage 1 and as a 1-1 support with a student in year 6. I am hoping to offer tutoring sessions across all primary school ages.

Knowing this, would you consider having me as a tutor if you needed one?
Would you expect to pay a lower rate for a non-qualified teacher?
What would you pay per hour for 1-1 tuition in your home?

Thank you ☺️

OP posts:
Seashor · 06/10/2023 16:17

I wouldn’t use you. You’re not a teacher.

gillywee · 06/10/2023 16:18

I would use you

gillywee · 06/10/2023 16:21

Would you expect to pay a lower rate for a non-qualified teacher?

What would you pay per hour for 1-1 tuition in your home?

Yes, maybe a little less.

I think that would vary depending on area. I think we've paid around £25-£30 ph for primary age maths support (up north)

Shinyandnew1 · 06/10/2023 16:24

level 3 (A-level equivalent) qualification in Primary Education and Teacher Training

an A level equivalent in teacher training? I didn’t know there was such a thing.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 06/10/2023 16:31

No, sorry. In the very unlikely event that I would consider a tutor for a primary school child and would not feel able to help them myself (I'm a secondary school teacher), I would want to employ a tutor who was a qualified and experienced teacher.

SeanMean · 06/10/2023 16:39

No, I wouldn’t. Sorry!

Toffeebythesea · 06/10/2023 16:46

I would want a qualified teacher and also be suspicious re your claims of having a level 3 qualification in teaching. Pretty sure this doesn't exist

Nightmanagerfan · 06/10/2023 16:49

No definitely not

Stellaroses · 06/10/2023 16:51

I’m sure people would use you as people seem to be desperate for tutors, but I wouldn’t. You’re not a teacher.

CrashBangWallow · 06/10/2023 16:55

I would only use a tutor for y5/y6 if they had exams to prepare for. I would want someone with detailed knowledge of the exams. I would also want someone specialising in the subject they were weak in. So for example if they struggled with maths I would want a maths tutor. I would expect a maths degree and tutoring experience and exam specific knowledge.
So no, not you.

UsingChangeofName · 06/10/2023 17:00

I suspect it depends on what parents were looking for a tutor for.

It's quite unusual where I am for anyone to use a tutor for a Primary age child unless they were trying to find someone to teach their child how to pass an entrance exam - which is a specific set of skills and you'd want to find someone who had a reputation for that skill set - or a specific tutor with additional qualifications for teaching children with dyslexia or a similar specific learning difficulty.

So, round here anyway, I can't see there being a market.

Toffeebythesea · 06/10/2023 17:04

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Ilovenicnacs · 06/10/2023 17:06

I would pay less for a tutor that does not have QTS. I am a primary school teacher and have noticed that the children who get tutored by qualified teachers make better progress. And yes, I do ask the parents who tutors their child 😁

Bearcub101 · 06/10/2023 17:08

I would not sorry. I would want a tutor with Qualified Teacher Status.

zingally · 06/10/2023 17:12

I'm a qualified and working primary school teacher, who tutors a few hours a week, on the side.
I'm in the midlands and charge £30ph, which is about the going rate for round here.
I don't think parents would be willing to pay much for tutoring from someone unqualified. £15ph would probably be about it.

BungleandGeorge · 06/10/2023 17:21

What sort of tutoring would you be looking to provide? Subject specific? In which case I’d be asking what your qualifications in that subject were.there are lots of tutors who don’t have QTS but they tend to have at least a level if not degree in the subject they teach. Anything specialised I’d want specialised qualifications or experience eg 11 plus, dyslexia. Could possibly market homework support towards parents too busy to help? I’m not sure how much people would pay for that though. I’d definitely expect to pay you less than a qualified teacher

tiggergoesbounce · 06/10/2023 17:28

I think i would need to know you had a handle on the sylabus and ensure you were teaching in the same way as the school would, but no. I would not need a qualified teacher to tutor my primary school child.

Our friends, year 11 child used to do a bit of "tutoring" for friends younger siblings. He was great at it and realky helped them come on.

SoIRejoined · 06/10/2023 17:29

I think a lot depends on the area you live in and the sort of tutoring you are offering (exam prep? Home schooled children? Support with maths or reading?) I do think people would be prepared to pay you, for example you could offer homework support if the parent feels unable to help. In my area the local authority pays people who aren't qualified teachers to provide tutoring to children who aren't in school, you are probably more qualified than some of those people!

Vintagecreamandcottagepie · 06/10/2023 17:30

Ex primary teacher here. I would (would pay for a session to check you were good) but I would expect to pay less.

£15ph

tiredandolderthanithought · 06/10/2023 17:33

Vintagecreamandcottagepie · 06/10/2023 17:30

Ex primary teacher here. I would (would pay for a session to check you were good) but I would expect to pay less.

£15ph

Same, I wouldn't pay the same as someone with qts who has experience of the classroom and current syllabus. You wouldn't be paid a qualified teacher salary with that qualification

Zippedydoodahday · 06/10/2023 17:33

I wouldn't use you for tutoring, but I would snap you up as a holiday or after school nanny.

PTSDBarbiegirl · 06/10/2023 17:43

Have you considered becoming a volunteer tutor to start off? Or working in a kids after school club. It would give some experience of expectations.
It sounds like you are a teacher trainee? It's a very difficult course and unlikely you'll have the time to be working as a tutor and be on top of the course demands. I have never hear of level 3 in Primary Teaching, so can't advise. You're either a qualified teacher or not. Even probabitioner teachers are still not tried and tested. I think maybe it might be helpful to call yourself a homework coach or suchlike, rather than Primary school tutor. Make it clear you're training and charge accordingly. I know 17 year olds who have done this while still at school, if you're up front you could make a go of it.

reluctantbrit · 06/10/2023 17:46

DD had a tutor for maths as she needed 1-1 help in Y5 and Y6 and we especially looked for one who taught these years as her gaps were quite specific and she needed someone who knew what was required.

Primproperpenny · 06/10/2023 17:47

No, I’d want a qualified, experienced teacher. Live in the SE. Paid £35/hour for SATs prep last year. Excellent teacher. Up to date with latest techniques. I wouldn’t want a glorified TA. Sorry!

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