4 Ways Teachers Can Top Up Their Cash Flow During the Summer Holidays

One of the greatest perks of being a teacher is the long summer holiday break which provides plenty of time for rest, recuperation and preparation for the upcoming academic year. If you’re planning on spending your time off sunning yourself abroad or taking a road trip, you may be in need of some extra cash to fund your adventures, particularly towards the end of the summer when your cash flow might be tight. Here’s a few flexible, convenient options for making a bit more on the side, which will also look great on your CV.

Become a tutor

Just because schools out it doesn’t mean you have to stop teaching! There are many parents throughout the country seeking extra one-to-one tuition for their children during the holidays and your skills as a teacher put you in the perfect position to help. Not only is tutoring financially advantageous, seeing your students’ progress is also incredibly rewarding. Some students may only require a few hours of extra help a week, making this option very flexible and easy to work around your other commitments.

Provide childcare

What with being around children every day, you’re in an excellent position to provide reliable childcare parents know they can trust. As a teacher you will already be DBS checked, meaning registering with an agency will be an easy and pain free process so you can get on with providing your services.

Share your resources on the TES Marketplace

Don’t let those excellent lesson plans you’ve created throughout the year go to waste! In 2015 TES launched their Global Marketplace, making resources purchasable by fellow teachers worldwide. Once you’ve uploaded your resource to the site, TES will convert all pricing, age ranges and subjects into equivalents in other countries, making it accessible to all. With TES having over 7 million users and 1 million downloads being made a day, you’re sure to find someone that wants to buy your resources.

Work as a freelancer

Outside of teaching you may have other skills you can put to use, such as writing or designing. Why not sign up to one of the many freelance job sites, such as Upwork or People Per Hour, and begin selling your skills. From translation and blog writing to data analysis and marketing, there’s tonnes of opportunities you can get involved with to earn some extra cash. What’s more, you’ll be able to work remotely and flexibly, giving you time to fully enjoy your summer holiday.

Looking for teaching jobs in Australia? Visit smartteachers.co.uk for helpful information and to search for roles.

Check Out All Teaching Jobs In Australia