Become an online tutor.

Teach online. Choose your hours. Make a real difference.​

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How much can you make as a tutor?

Estimate your monthly earnings based on your weekly tutoring hours.
Tutors are paid £13/hr (11+/KS3/GCSE) and £15/hr (A-Level/IB), with 6-monthly performance reviews and opportunities for pay increases. ​ Higher rates may be available for coding, admissions tests and interview preparation.​

Calculate your potential earnings

Choose how many hours you can tutor each week to see an estimate.​

FROM

£600 / MONTH

For about 10 hours per week

TO

£2400 / MONTH

For about 40 hours per week

How many hours are you able to tutor each week?
about 10
about 20
about 30
about 40

Why online tutoring?

Online tutoring is a flexible way to earn alongside university or work, while building valuable communication and coaching skills. You’ll help students make real progress — and see the impact of your support every week.​

Flexible & Remote​

Tutor from anywhere with a laptop, strong Wi-Fi and a quiet space — no commuting needed.​

Student Matching​ ​

We help match you with suitable students, so you can focus on teaching.​

Competitive Pay & Progression

Earn a strong hourly rate, with 6-monthly reviews and opportunities to increase your rate.

Earn while you study

Tutoring fits around lectures, placements and part-time work. Set your availability, teach the hours you want, and earn from home.​

It’s perfect for your CV

Build standout skills in communication, leadership and mentoring. You’ll also gain experience planning lessons, tracking progress and supporting students toward exam success.

It's flexible, fulfilling and fits into your schedule

Choose the hours you want to tutor and we’ll match you with suitable students. Whether you want a few lessons a week or a fuller timetable, you stay in control.​

We support you all the way

Our admin team helps with student matching, scheduling and queries so you can focus on tutoring. You’ll also get guidance, resources and clear expectations to help you deliver great lessons consistently.​

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Awesome - how do I get started?

Become a tutor in five simple steps

Anyone over 18 can apply to become a tutor. Previous experience is a plus, but not required.

1

Apply

Share your subjects, levels and availability in a short application.

2

Quick intro call

A brief chat to confirm experience, expectations and availability.

3

Share documents

Upload ID and qualifications (and DBS details if you have them).

4

Get onboarded

Review key policies and get set up on our tutoring systems.

5

Start tutoring

We match you with students and you begin teaching 1:1 online.

Sign up as a tutor

If you’re 18+ and confident teaching at least one subject (e.g., KS2 to A-Level/IB), you can apply. Previous tutoring experience helps, but it’s not required – we look for strong subject knowledge, clear communication, and professionalism.

  1. Apply (subjects, levels, availability)
  2. Quick intro call (expectations + suitability)
  3. Verification (ID + qualifications)
  4. Platform walkthrough + policies
  5. Get matched with students and start tutoring

Yes – you’ll need an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce) or equivalent evidence we accept. If you don’t have one yet, we’ll guide you on the next steps so you can get it sorted before teaching.

We offer tutoring across core subjects (Maths, English, Sciences) and a wide range of options including Humanities, Languages and more. We also welcome specialist tutors for admissions tests, interview preparation, and coding (matched case-by-case depending on demand).

Pay is £13/hr for 11+/KS3/GCSE and £15/hr for A-Level/IB. We run performance reviews every 6 months, which can lead to pay increases. Coding, admissions test prep, and interview prep rates are higher and agreed individually.

Rates are set by LuminaryTutors for standard tuition so parents get consistent pricing and tutors get predictable pay. Specialist services are priced individually.

Tutors are paid monthly for lessons delivered in the previous month. Payments are processed in the first full working week. You can track lessons and totals clearly through the portal.

Our standard policy is 12 hours’ notice. Lessons cancelled within 12 hours or no-shows are charged, with exceptions considered for genuine extenuating circumstances at Admin discretion. Tutors wait up to 15 minutes if a student is late.

A laptop or desktop, stable Wi-Fi, webcam and mic (headphones recommended), and a quiet space. We use an online classroom with an interactive whiteboard and built-in tools — no special software required, just a modern browser.

No. To keep everything safe and consistent, communication stays within the platform. Parents contact Admin for scheduling or payments, and tutors focus on teaching and lesson notes.

Yes — lessons are recorded for safeguarding, quality assurance, training/monitoring, and dispute resolution. Recordings are stored securely with restricted access.

We match based on your subjects, levels, availability, and teaching style. Once onboarded, you’ll receive student offers that fit your timetable, with Admin support for scheduling and changes.