Producing long-form blog posts for a French tutoring platform ahead of the UK launch to build brand authority.
Superprof is a platform that connects those who want to learn with those who want to teach. Founded in Biarritz in 2013, they opened their platform to the UK in 2016. I was one of a team of freelance writers who produced their blog content.
The posts consisted of one ‘umbrella’ post (3000 words) to introduce and summarise different sub-topics, linking more in-depth posts on each sub-topic (1500 words). All posts were SEO optimised according to Superprof’s excellent guidelines.
How to set your rates for private tutoring
Recent years have seen a boom in the demand for private tutors in the UK.
According to a survey by EdPlace 25% of young people have had a private tutor, this figure rises to 40% in London. The sector is continuing to grow as a result of an increasingly competitive job market which is compelling parents to invest more in their children’s education.
Where there’s demand, supply isn’t far behind!
As demand for private tuition grows, an increasing number of teachers, unsatisfied with their salaries and working hours, are turning to private tuition. With hourly rates generally ranging from £15 – £35 outside of London, and up to £50 in the capital, tutoring jobs for ex teachers and others alike are a lucrative and stimulating profession…
A Step-by-Step Guide for Becoming a Tutor and Setting Prices
So you want to become a private tutor?
According to a survey by EdPlace, parents spend on average £2758 on tutoring per child per year.
The private tuition sector, which boasts a flexible schedule, control over your rates, and the rewarding opportunity to work with people to achieve their goals, is growing in popularity for students and practitioners alike. So it’s no surprise that an increasing number of individuals are joining the ranks of private educators on a part time or full time basis.
It’s as simple as that?
Almost…
Become a Tutor: How to Put a Price on Your skills for Tutor Jobs
A flexible job which requires no formal qualifications? You can be your own boss and set your own rates? Where do we sign up?
The tutoring sector has expanded in recent years as parents are prepared to invest more than ever in their children’s educations to give them a head start and help them to succeed in an increasingly competitive job market.
In a 2016 study, the Sutton Trust found that the proportion of students who have received tuition in England and Wales has risen from 18% to 25% over the last decade…
Become a Tutor: How Much do Tutors charge for Each Area of Study?
Private tutoring is estimated to have grown from a standing start to a £6bn per year industry in just a few years.
A quarter of British children outside of London having received private tuition according to a 2016 Sutton Trust report. This is the result of an increasingly difficult job market, in which parents are willing to invest more time and money into their children’s education.
For teachers, students, and professionals alike, private tuition is becoming an increasingly popular vocation…
Become a Tutor: Learn How Much to Charge in your Area of Britain
Location is the most important factor for your business
According to a study by the Sutton Trust, 76% of British young people across the participate in an extra-curricular activity.
As a result, it’s not unusual to assume that all mentors across the UK are on an even playing field when it comes to setting hourly rates.
In fact this is far from true!
Many of the factors affecting what a tutor can charge for tuition are related to their own qualifications and experience. However some factors, such as location, are almost beyond the tutor’s control…
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