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To think I could be a primary school tutor?

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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 ☺️

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UndercoverCop · 07/10/2023 08:06

My niece is dyspraxic and left handed, which makes handwriting a challenge, she is 6 and has a tutor to help with this as it was slowing her down and frustrating her, her school weren't much help. For that kind of thing I wouldn't be worried about whether the tutor was fully qualified or not, your level of training would be fine.

For 11+ I'd want someone with experience and knowledge of teaching children to pass the exam, it's very specific. I have GCSEs similar to yours plus 4 A levels, 2 undergrad degrees, an MA, ESOL and professional qualifications related to my field. To me that's irrelevant, I wouldn't advertise myself as a tutor, so I think your qualifications aside from teaching aren't important.

napody · 07/10/2023 08:11

1month · 06/10/2023 19:56

What grades do you have in English and maths?

Your qualifications in education/childcare aren’t really relevant and I wouldn’t get a tutor based on that.

I I have a degree in science.
I could have done tutoring in science but probably not geography, because I don’t have those qualifications.

If I want someone to tutor my child with their maths, I’d want them to have at least an A level in maths.

Tbh I wouldn’t pay a tutor for primary age anyway.

I think you would be a fantastic babysitter (and possibly get more business) but I’m not sure how many people would want you as a tutor if you don’t have high grades in English and maths.

I agree with this.
I think despite your experience (and skills) working in schools, to plan content without supervision even for primary age you need to know where the subjects are 'going' later. Academics are the important thing for a tutor.

napody · 07/10/2023 08:13

Rosiee29 · 06/10/2023 20:27

Hi, I achieved straight A* and A across 10 GCSEs but did not study A-levels as I went straight into working for my family's business.
A for English Lit and Lang
A* maths
I am perfectly comfortable with all the maths the year 6 class covers.

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Oh hadn't seen this!
If you were a good fit and I was going to hire a tutor (I wouldn't and I'm a teacher anyway so wouldn't need to) I probably would. This is the info I'd be interested in so lead with that!

Meredusoleil · 07/10/2023 08:40

neveradullmoment99 · 07/10/2023 07:10

Nope because you need to have gone through a PVG check. Not sure what it's called on England@

DBS?

Janieforever · 07/10/2023 08:53

maybe, if I was a bit desperate and couldn’t get anyone else, wasn’t capable myself and my kid was struggling . But I’d be really reticent to employ a tutor who didn’t do a levels to be honest. I know that’s prob not fair. The issue is there are so so many tutors available op. Fully qualified teachers, phd students, final year degree etc The question would be why would you employ you over someone else?

which is a shame as I’m sure you are actually very capable and as it’s primary a level isn’t relevant, but yes, I’d probably not employ you as a tutor.

however you may have a niche offer. If you babysit already and offered to help with homework/ do maybe an hour of maths, say for the first hour before it got too late, I think you could charge a bit more. A sort of enhanced offer/service of tutoring and baby sitting. That I’d be interested in.

CrashBangWallow · 07/10/2023 10:18

neveradullmoment99 · 07/10/2023 07:10

Nope because you need to have gone through a PVG check. Not sure what it's called on England@

She works in a school so will have completed all the relevant safeguarding checks.

Sparrow7 · 07/10/2023 10:21

Yes I would.

neverbeenskiing · 07/10/2023 10:36

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

I can't imagine anyone would be willing to pay you the same rate as a qualified Teacher. No offense, OP but why would they do that? To make your business workable you're going to have to undercut the Teachers and post-grad students who are Tutoring locally. That way you might find yourself in demand from families who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford a Tutor.

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