MyTutor is a UK online tutoring platform that connects secondary school pupils, mainly at GCSE and A-level, with tutors from UK universities. It runs two kinds of work: private lessons booked by families, and a Schools Programme where MyTutor provides tutoring to schools, often for pupils who couldn’t otherwise afford it. Tutors teach in MyTutor’s own online lesson space, and MyTutor says pay ranges from £11 to £45 an hour depending on subject and experience.
At a glance
| What it is | A UK online tutoring platform |
| Students | Mainly GCSE and A-level pupils |
| Work types | Private lessons and the Schools Programme |
| Pay | MyTutor advertises £11 to £45 an hour |
| School pay | Pay bands that rise as you earn “coins” for recurring slots |
| Tutors | UK university students and graduates |
| Where it works | Online, UK curriculum |
How it works
You apply online, then go through MyTutor’s interview and checks. Once accepted, you create a profile for the subjects and levels you teach. Families can book a free video meeting with you before deciding to book lessons, which happen in MyTutor’s online lesson space with video, messaging and an interactive whiteboard.
For the Schools Programme, MyTutor assigns recurring tutoring slots with pupils from partner schools. Group courses are also available, where MyTutor allocates tutors and plans the topics, and pay for them arrives separately.
Pay
MyTutor’s own recruitment pages say tutors can take home £11 to £45 an hour. For private lessons, pricing depends on your level and reviews; MyTutor’s help center explains how private pricing and tutor pay work. For school tutoring, MyTutor uses performance-based pay bands: you earn coins for recurring school slots, and reaching coin thresholds moves you up a band and raises your hourly pay.
MyTutor publishes tutor payment dates each year, and it asks for your National Insurance number to meet UK platform reporting rules.
Requirements
MyTutor recruits students and graduates from UK universities with strong grades in their subjects. You must agree to its platform policies and pass its checks. Schools Programme work also has compliance and safeguarding requirements, including guidance on teaching pupils with special educational needs.
Your setup
You’ll need a computer, webcam, headset and reliable internet. A drawing tablet helps a lot with maths and science on the whiteboard. A quiet, tidy space matters, since lessons are with young people.
Getting the most from it
Use the free video meeting to show families how you’ll help, and be clear about your approach. On the Schools Programme, consistency matters: recurring slots earn coins and pupils make more progress with the same tutor. Collect reviews early to improve your private lesson bookings.
Common mistakes
Some new tutors take on too many subjects or levels before they’re confident, which leads to weaker reviews. Others treat school slots as one-offs; reliability on recurring slots is what moves you up the pay bands.
Taxes and paperwork
Tutors are self-employed, so you’ll declare income through self-assessment. Keep track of payments from both private lessons and school work.
Safeguarding and checks
Most UK tutoring with under-18s involves an enhanced DBS check, and many tutors join the DBS Update Service so one certificate stays current across platforms. Have your ID, qualification certificates and references ready before you apply to MyTutor, since missing paperwork is the most common reason applications stall.
Building regular students
Regular students are where steady income comes from. In the first lesson, agree goals with the student and, where relevant, the parent: a target grade, an exam date or a topic list. Keep short notes after each session and start the next one from where you left off. Brief progress updates to parents build trust and lead to rebookings and referrals, which matter in UK tutoring because many families find tutors through word of mouth.
Is it worth it?
MyTutor is worth it for UK university students and graduates who want flexible hours around studies or work. The combination of private lessons and school slots means you can build income from two directions, and pay rises as you earn reviews and coins.
Before you apply
Check that your subjects and grades match what MyTutor recruits for, and read its help center pages on private lesson pay and school pay bands.
Owen’s take
MyTutor is one of the best starting points for UK university students who want flexible, well-paid tutoring. The Schools Programme gives steadier work, and private lessons reward good reviews. It’s a strong side income during and after university.
Who it suits
It suits UK university students and recent graduates with strong GCSE and A-level knowledge. It suits less well tutors outside the UK curriculum or those wanting adult learners.
Similar options
- Tutorful is a UK tutor marketplace.
- Spires focuses on experienced and university-level tutors.
- Tutor House lets you set your own rate.
- Fleet Tutors works with families and schools.
More options are in Tutoring & Coaching.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Pay up to £45 an hour
- Schools Programme for steady work
- Free video meetings help win students
Cons
- Selective application
- Focused on UK school levels
- School pay starts at lower bands
FAQ
How much does MyTutor pay?
MyTutor advertises £11 to £45 an hour.
Who can tutor with MyTutor?
Students and graduates from UK universities with strong subject knowledge.
What is the MyTutor Schools Programme?
Tutoring MyTutor provides to schools, with recurring slots and pay bands.
How do MyTutor school pay bands work?
You earn coins for recurring slots, and more coins move you to higher pay bands.
Why does MyTutor ask for my National Insurance number?
To meet UK platform reporting rules.
