Teach Primary Issue 18.6

Build your own tutoring business AE Publications 1 MAKING ENDS MEET ON A TEACHER’S SALARY With the financial strain of bills and outgoings not appearing to decrease, it’s unsurprising that more teachers are taking on second jobs to support their finances. A second job seems like a quick fix, however, when securing a second job, it’s crucial to ensure that it pays what you deserve and doesn’t consume too much of your time. Ideally, it should also be fulfilling, not just a side hustle which you resent doing. This is why more and more teachers are turning to tutoring to create extra income. 2 WANT TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS? To earn additional income, you might consider working for someone else, but a second job where you work for yourself offers a prime chance to experience running your own business. When it comes to offering tuition, you can make it as big as you want. You can just tutor one or two children per week, or grow your own tutoring empire. Don’t forget, the method of delivering your tutoring services is flexible. You can opt for in-person sessions within your community or provide online tuition. Depending on your location, qualified teachers can command hourly rates ranging from £40 to £60 for tutoring services. 3 ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL MATERIALS When establishing your own tutoring business, it’s crucial to organise the resources you will use to support you. If you are planning to tutor for Key Stage 2, the 11+, or independent entrance exams, AE Publications offers a comprehensive range of resources for maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Our range includes workbooks, testbooks and testpacks. In our workbooks, topics are logically structured to develop a child’s knowledge, understanding and technique in a step-by-step methodical manner. Testbooks are used alongside the workbooks, and testpacks are used to evaluate a child’s progress. Our range is a one-stop shop to support tutors every step of the way. 4 BUILD A PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS Establishing a partnership with both parents and pupils is vital for securing long-term clients. To support this partnership, it is essential to demonstrate to parents the progress their child has made through your tuition. Therefore, assessing and monitoring their results needs to be part of the tuition programme you offer. AE Publications’ range is designed to support a child’s development at every stage. Our workbooks, testbooks and testpacks allow for results to be recorded, and certificates are included to celebrate milestones achieved in their learning journey. 5 GET STARTED – TIPS ON HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF AND GAIN YOUR FIRST PUPILS Marketing yourself and reaching out to potential customers can sometimes be daunting. Here are two tips to kick-start your promotion: 1. Inform family and friends about your tutoring services; word of mouth is one of the most effective marketing tools. 2. Initially, a website isn’t necessary; promoting yourself on social media can be enough. Use local Facebook groups to advertise your tutoring services. 3. Do your research! If you plan to tutor locally, investigate the standard rates in your area. As a qualified teacher, ensure you are not undervaluing your services. KEY POINTS Follow a traditional step-by- step approach for parents, tutors and teachers to support children. All our books are rigorously classroom tested before publication. Get children off their screens! No logins needed, just open the book, read and learn Up to 35% discount for all tutors registered with AE Publications REASONS TO TRY… 5 30 SECOND BRIEFING For over 25 years, AE Publications has been passionate about education. We prepare children for 11+ exams and general maths and English Key Stage 2 support with our ‘how-to’ workbooks. We have over 120 titles, all of which have been classroom tested. Contact: aepublications. co.uk/support/ tutors To view our complete range and order a FREE product catalogue, email us sales@ aepublications. co.uk www.teachwire.net | 63 PARTNER CONT ENT