Online tutor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• working towards this role
• applying directly
• private training

University

You may need a degree in a specialist subject depending on the level of course you plan to teach online. For example, a degree in maths to teach A level maths.

You might also need to get qualified teacher status (QTS) if you're teaching academic qualifications. Some degrees include this.

If you have a degree in a subject without QTS, you can get it by completing one of the following:

• a postgraduate teacher training course at university
• a school-based training programme

You can search for teacher training courses on GOV UK .

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
• a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study

College

You could do a college course like the Level 3 Award in Education and Training to get some of the skills needed for this job. This is suitable if you're not yet in a teaching role or have limited teaching hours.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Entry requirements:

Work

You can usually take qualifications while you work. The exact qualification you do will depend on your job but could include the Level 4 Certificate or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

DirectApplication

You can apply to companies directly if you've got the following:

• excellent IT skills
• teaching, training or tutoring experience
• in-depth knowledge of the subject you're going to teach

OtherRoutes

You can do a course with a private training provider, and some of these can be done online. You should check courses carefully to make sure they meet your needs.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Skills:

• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• the ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
• knowledge of media production and communication
• the ability to use your initiative
• customer service skills
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to work well with others
• persistence and determination
• excellent verbal communication skills
• excellent written communication skills
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• knowledge of English language
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to read English
• active listening skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• maths skills
• concentration skills
• a good memory

What you'll do:

Online tutors support students who are studying courses over the internet.

You will:

• help students develop their subject knowledge and study skills
• create engaging courses and learning materials tailored to students' needs
• assess students' work and give constructive feedback
• keep parents up to date with their children's progress
• teach individual students or small groups

Location : You could work from home.

Salary:

Starter : variable
Experienced : variable

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

37 - 39 hours variable

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends flexibly

Career Path:

You could work in other areas of online education with an education company, like:

• course development
• tutor management
• consultancy

You could also set up your own tutoring service.

With the right qualifications, you might move into schools teaching, further education or work-based training.