After A levels, university students can earn by tutoring on platforms like MyTutor, First Tutors, and eTutorWorld, which offer flexible scheduling to fit around lectures . Tutors typically set hourly rates between £20 and £40, depending on subject and year of study; STEM topics command the higher end of this range due to increased demand . Review each company’s contract carefully—some use zero-hours agreements restricting outside tutoring, while others explicitly permit private clients; UK employment law mandates clear terms on exclusivity and notice periods. To maximize earnings without burnout, cap tutoring at 5–7 hours per week and focus on peak demand times (evenings and weekends) when platforms report 40 percent higher booking rates . Finally, register income as self-employment for tax purposes and set aside roughly 20–25 percent for quarterly tax payments; the UK’s HMRC website offers detailed guidance on small-scale tutoring businesses .
References:
- The Student Room thread (fullofdoom)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Tutors Occupational Outlook Handbook
- BLS Postsecondary Teachers Job Outlook (contract and scheduling norms)
- HMRC self-employment guidance for tutors (UK government)