Taking first place with almost double the pay rise seen by barristers, these school-based specialists deliver targeted one-on-one or small-group tutoring, mainly outside of classroom hours.

It's not clear exactly why the rate skyrocketed as much as it has, but here's one theory. In the 2023/24 academic year, schools could use their National Tutoring Programme (NTP) funding to cover up to 50% of the cost of high-quality tutoring, with the remaining 50% coming from their school budget. However, from September 2024, schools stopped receiving any additional ring-fenced funding. This forced schools to bid through the roof to retain qualified tutors – especially when OFSTED inspections loomed.

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