The Top 6 Reasons Why Tutoring Is Better Than Teaching

Tutoring is becoming  increasingly popular with graduates and even teachers who are turning to tutoring to free themselves from the time and financial constraints that modern schools put them under.

Let’s have a look at why being a tutor is beneficial:

1)      Freedom

Tutoring takes place outside of the structured education system. Students can come to the tutor’s home or office or even work remotely via e-learning; there is absolutely no requirement to sit in an educational establishment to work. Additional flexibility is added when a tutor is able to work weekends, evenings and even bank holidays - hours that schools can’t offer.

2)   Specialist knowledge

A tutor’s sole focus on a certain subject area allows them to develop in-depth knowledge and insight on a subject they are passionate about. This exclusive focus on one subject area makes tutoring far more effective compared with a teacher who must split their focus between their different school responsibilities.

3)      Method adaptability

A tutor working on a one-to-one basis or with a small group has the time to focus and adapt their teaching style to the learners’ personality so they benefit the most from the learning process. Having more time to focus on individuals in a class delivers better results.

4)      Effective time management teaching

Some students work better with visual tools than auditory techniques. When a teacher faces this type of student in a classroom environment, few concessions can be made - even mixing styles still may not be sufficient for comprehensive learning. However, with tutoring, the teaching and learning process can be customised for the student to maximise enjoyment.

5)       Higher salary

The hourly rate is higher for a tutor than for a salaried teacher. A quick look at The Tutor Pages shows that fees are rising and peak at around £41 per hour (although tutors may charge more if they wish). London fees peaked at around £60, York at £40 and some tutors are charging upwards of £100 for highly specialised areas of work.

6)      Less stress

A tutor is self-employed with the freedom to make their workload as heavy or as light as they wish and to teach in the style that works well for them and their students. Although teaching offers job security, there is no guarantee that the job itself won’t work you into the ground. Tutoring offers freedom, variety and a comfortable teaching atmosphere.    

The Guardian newspaper reports that the proportion of tutored pupils has risen by more than a third over the past decade, from 18% in 2005 to 25% now. In London, 44% of pupils had private or home tuition last year, compared with 34% in 2005. This increased demand has allowed tutors to get more work.

So if you want to escape the pressures of formally managed employment as a teacher and find freedom in self-employment, then we here at Hexis Plus encourage you to take the rewarding leap into the tutoring industry.