Keep 100% of what you charge.
You set your rate — and you keep every penny of it. Our 20% is added on top and paid by the parent; we never take a cut of your fee. Set your hours, teach online, get paid weekly.
Apply to Become a Tutor →Set your rate at £35/hr and you keep £35. On the biggest platforms, tutors report keeping barely half of what the parent pays after commission. Here the parent pays £42 — your £35, plus our transparent £7. Your rate is yours.
Why teach with Sessioned?
Keep 100% of your rate
You set the price and keep all of it. Our fee is added on top and paid by the parent — never taken from your earnings.
No blanket claims
DBS status shown on every profile.
Matched, personally
Families are matched to you by a real person — you're not lost in a directory of thousands.
Flexible schedule
Teach when it suits you. Set your availability and students book around your calendar.
Get paid weekly
Earnings paid directly via Stripe every week. Transparent fees, no surprises.
Teach from anywhere
All sessions are online. Teach from home, a café, or anywhere with a good connection.
How do I become an online tutor?
Sign up with your email, name and a photo. Takes 2 minutes.
Add your qualifications, subjects and bio, and set your hourly rate.
Mark when you're free to teach. Students can only book open slots.
We review your profile (usually within 24 hours) and then you're live.
What do I need to become a tutor?
- Solid knowledge of your subject — whether you’re a qualified teacher, a graduate, or an experienced professional.
- A reliable internet connection and a quiet space to teach from.
- Patience and clear communication.
- For tutoring under-18s, an Enhanced DBS check is recommended; our tutor guidelines set out what we ask for.
Not sure it’s for you? Our guide on why people become online tutors covers what the work is really like.