Online tutor Average UK Salary & Prospects

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

Typical task
Working hours
Attractive values

Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Provide private

Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.

Average salary
40,268 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Online tutor

Men make 17% more than Women

44,825 GBP
37,398 GBP

Average salary for part-time Online tutor

Average salary for full-time Online tutor

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40,268 GBP
37,398 GBP
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Pay over time for Online tutor

Pay for this role has increased over time

37,973 GBP
38,483 GBP
39,040 GBP
39,334 GBP
39,710 GBP
40,268 GBP

Future outlook for Online tutors

Very good outlook

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Online tutor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
27% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree
19% of people in this role have a Master's degree

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.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Online tutor.

Instructing Teaching others how to do something

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Online tutor. Check that you know:

Computer based training software Academic educational software

Data base user interface and query software Blackboard; Database software; Redrock Software TutorTrac

Electronic mail software Email software

Graphics or photo imaging software Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks

Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel

Improve your skills today

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Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

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Online tutor Average UK Salary & Prospects

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