As education has moved online in the UK and across the globe, more and more teachers are looking to online tutoring and teaching to educate safely. Teachers must be aware that some parents are still resistant to online teaching because of the potential safeguarding risks it poses. However, competent and qualified teachers will be able to reassure parents and suggest strategies to let them feel involved in the process. I have taught online for a number of companies and education providers. I also provide tutoring services for a small number of clients. If you are looking to find online tutoring roles, or perhaps a tutor for your child, I recommend the following sites. All parents should be mindful of safety precautions when using an online tutoring and make sure to vet someone thoroughly. It is strongly recommended parents be present for an initial interview. Asking for references is also reasonable. Use caution and your discretion when contacting people online. Never reveal personal information online.
- Next-door -Users are from your neighbourhood and need to verify their address to show up on the local map. Many tutors offer their services in their local area using this site. https://nextdoor.co.uk/news_feed/
- Gumtree – Similar to Next-door, and certainly more well known. Tutors and parents can post ads to look for the teaching services they require. An ad on Gumtree costs around £6 (at time of writing) https://www.gumtree.com/
- Super prof- This sight connects parents and tutors for a small commission. It verifies your identity so is a safer choice for parents. Tutors are able to clearly list the subjects they teach on their ad page. https://www.superprof.co.uk/
- Tutor Hunt – Tutor Hunt works in a similar way to Super prof, parents can view profiles of tutors and arrange lessons. A small commission is taken from the tutor’s final fee. https://www.tutorhunt.com/
- Facebook Marketplace- If you want to forego commission fee, tutors can also advertise on Facebook marketplace for free. Again caution is needed when contacting people on Facebook and take reasonable steps to protect yourself and others.
I hope you found this useful. Thank you for reading! Please leave a comment if you have any other suggestions for tutoring sites.
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