Everything you need to know about group courses

This Easter holiday we’re piloting 5-day group courses for teens! Here's everything you need to know about them...

1. The application process
2. The courses
3. Payment

 

The application process

Who’s eligible to apply?
We’ve invited tutors who’ve taught over 100 private lessons with us, have top track records, and who offer the in-demand subject(s) that parents have been asking for courses in. At the moment we’re piloting group courses, but our hope is as we scale them up we’ll be able to get more tutors involved in leading them!

 

When will I find out if I’m successful?
If your availability and the topics you want to teach match up with our requirements, we’ll let you know by the end of March. We’ll let tutors know whether or not they’ve been selected, so if you don’t hear from us between now and then, there’s no need to chase up the application!

 

How many tutors will be selected?
The number of tutors selected for this groups this Easter is dependent on the demand we see from parents - but we expect there'll be around 300 tutors involved in this pilot.

 

Can I tutor more than one course?
Yes! If you've been invited to lead a course, you’ll receive one email per course you’re eligible to tutor. Just be sure to fill out the form in each email. If you only got one email but were hoping to tutor multiple courses, unfortunately that means only one was a match.

 

Can I send my application video via email or WeTransfer?
Unfortunately not - you’ll need to upload it as an unlisted video on YouTube, and share the link in the form you were sent by email. There are instructions on how to do this in the form.

 

Will I get the opportunity to sign up again in future if I am unsuccessful?

This series of Easter group sessions is a pilot, and we’re hoping to scale it up in the future. Whilst we don’t know what subjects or levels we’d be looking for, if you fit the criteria we’ll be sure to reach out.

 

I’ve been selected and filled out the final form - what next?
Once we’ve confirmed your availability and you’ve shared your video, you’ll receive an email containing the link and a passcode that you’ll use to join your group sessions (don’t worry - we’ll send you a reminder closer to the time, too).

We’ll also send you training materials before the course start date, like which themes to teach, learning objectives for each session, teaching resources, and tips on how to engage a group of six. We’ll also send you some info about how the lesson space works (as it’s a little different to our 1:1 virtual classroom)!

 

The courses

 

Will I receive any training before I teach the courses?

Before the start of your course we will send you an email with some instructions and links to all your training materials. This will include some specific materials about the content of the course (learning outcomes, resources) and some specific materials about how to engage a group of 6 students

 

Can I access the sessions via my MyTutor account?
No - it’s a little different to the MyTutor lesson space, so you can only access it using the link and passcode that we email to you.

 

Why can’t I create my own course content?
We want to make sure all our courses reflect what parents are looking for, which is why we’re recruiting tutors for specific subjects, courses, and themes within them. Whilst we’re providing teaching material, you’re free to run your course as you see fit, and adapt it to your pupils' levels. Just make sure to cover the topics outlined to you, as that’s what parents and students are expecting!

 

Will the course be in the lesson space?
No - it’s a little different to the MyTutor lesson space, so you can only access it using the link and passcode that we email to you. But don’t worry, it’s really intuitive and we’ll send you instructions about how best to connect to and use it.

 

How many students are in a course?
There’ll be between 2 and 6 students in each course, so the course will need to be booked by a minimum of 2 students for it to go ahead. If the course has to be cancelled the week before it’s due to start, you’ll be paid a cancellation fee of 20% of the full week to compensate for any prep time.

 

What happens if not all pupils turn up?
If some pupils don’t turn up, you should still run the course as normal. Just let us know as soon as you finish up, on live chat, over the phone, or at tutors@mytutor.co.uk. Then in the next session, you can share any materials from the previous one with the absent student.

 

If I can’t make one of the lessons, can I reschedule?
If you can’t make it to one of the lessons, you should immediately let us know by contacting tutors@mytutor.co.uk, or giving us a ring. We’ll do our best to accommodate any changes, but if it doesn’t work for the students the lesson will be skipped and refunded to the parents, and you won’t be paid for that session.

 

What's the cancellation policy for parents?
Parents can cancel their course booking free of charge if they ask for the change at least 24h before the beginning of the course.

 

What happens if my course gets cancelled?
If your course gets cancelled less than a week before the start date, you’ll be paid a cancellation fee of 20% of the full week to compensate for any prep time.

 

Payment

 

How will payment work?
As this is still a pilot, it’s not considered part of your usual tutor pay so will come through as a separate transaction and won’t appear on your income page. You’ll be paid into your usual bank account at the end of April payment round that goes out on 02/05 for any group courses you taught during the Easter holidays.

 

What’s the payment breakdown?
You can choose your own price, with take-home pay ranging from £16-£40.

Here’s what parents pay:

Price band	Parents pay per lesson:	You take home per lesson
Band A	£8	£16
Band B	£10	£22
Band C	£12	£28
Band D	£14	£34
Band E	£16	£40

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