FAQs
1.
How many hours a week of tuition would I need to do?
This is entirely up to you; you can choose the work that fits around your studies and other
commitments. Some tutors deliver tuition everyday in different schools and use tuition as
their primary form of income, while others work in one school a week due to other
commitments. There is no minimum or maximum requirement imposed on you but we do
ask that you try to deliver at least 3 hours a week.
2. Is the tuition delivered at school or in pupils’ homes?
This varies according to the specifics of the assignment and the needs of the child. The vast
majority of our tuition is delivered in schools but our work with Looked After Children (LAC)
often takes place in their care/foster homes.
3. Does tuition only take place after school?
We pride ourselves on providing a flexible service, so we provide tutors whenever they are
needed by a school. Tuition can take place at any time of the day; breakfast clubs before
school, during the school day or after school. Occasionally we have work available at the
weekend too. You will be free to apply for the tuition that suits you best. We only ask that
once you take on an assignment that you commit to it every week.
4. How long do assignments last for?
Assignments can last for as long or short a period of time as a school needs. Some schools
like to bring tutors in to work with their students for a limited time period (perhaps a term)
while others like to use tutors throughout the year. When you have committed to a tuition
assignment, we expect you to continue with it until its conclusion. Failure to do so can
disrupt a student’s learning and has a highly negative impact.
5. How much does The Tutor Trust pay?
The rate of pay for a tutor is highly competitive. You will receive a minimum of £10 per hour,
which is higher than both the minimum and living wage. Rates of pay will vary from
assignment to assignment and will always be advertised at the outset.
6. I’m not a student – can I still be a tutor?
Absolutely, there is no age restriction. Our recruitment is aimed primarily at the Universities
and the vast majority of our tutors are students or recently graduated. However we are
more than happy to accept suitable applications from people in other walks of life.
7. Where are the schools that The Tutor Trust work in located?
Our schools are located across Greater Manchester; some are located in the very centre of
Manchester whilst others can be found in Salford, Oldham or Rochdale. Since The Tutor
Trust was founded in 2012, we have worked in all 10 GM Local Authorities.
As of Spring 2015, we have also started tuition in Leeds.
8. Do we receive travel expenses for getting to tuition assignments?
We do not pay travel expenses to tutors. However we factor travel expenses into rates of
pay, so you are not losing money when travelling to schools that are further away.
9. Do I have to have an A grade at GCSE in the subject I would like to tutor?
In the first instance we look to your GCSE grades. We ask that applicants to be Primary
tutors have at least an A and B in English and Maths (in either combination). For Secondary
tutors we ask that applicants have an A grade in the subject you wish to tutor.
If you do not have an A grade in your chosen subject but have an equivalent or higher
qualification, we will still consider your application.
10. Do I have to pay for my own DBS check?
You do not have to pay for your own DBS check; this is provided for you by The Tutor Trust
at no charge. However if you lose your DBS certificate before the 3 year period it covers, you
will be required to pay for a replacement. If you already have a valid DBS with a minimum of
18 months left, that can be used. If you have a valid DBS with a minimum of 18 months
remaining, it can be transferred to your work with The Tutor Trust.