HOW TO HIRE · LESSONS & TUTORING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a maths tutor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A maths tutor in Ireland costs €30–€60 per hour, typically around €40. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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- Nearest to you first
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TWO WAYS TO BUY THIS
Which do you need?
An individual, by the hour
You book a person for a set number of hours and they do what you ask. There is no scope and no quote: you are buying time. Best where the work is routine, you can say what you want done, and you would rather pay for two hours than for a job.
A company, for the job
You describe the job and they price it. There is a scope, a written quote, a team and somebody supervising it. Best where the work is one big push, where it needs equipment, or where you want one party answerable for the result.
What changes between them
The rate per hour against a price for the job; one person against a team; your own instructions against a written scope; and VAT, which an individual under the registration threshold does not charge at all.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a maths tutor in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers maths tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — flexible Learning Styles — effective maths tutors adapt their teaching methods to suit different learning styles.
- How does their experience change the price?An expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does level of maths being taught change the price?The look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of sessions change the price?Running over is charged, so the estimate matters. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Exam Preparation — tutors frequently assist students in preparing for upcoming exams by conducting mock tests and reviewing past papers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a maths tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
By the hour
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. You are booking an individual for a set number of hours, so ask whether the ID has been checked and what the rating is from people who booked the same way — there is no company behind them to carry either.
A company
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
A good answer: No register covers maths tutor work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — flexible Learning Styles — effective maths tutors adapt their teaching methods to suit different learning styles.
A good answer: An expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Running over is charged, so the estimate matters. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Exam Preparation — tutors frequently assist students in preparing for upcoming exams by conducting mock tests and reviewing past papers — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a maths tutor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — exam Preparation Maths Tutor — concentrates on strategies and content review for students preparing for specific maths exams or assessments.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the maths tutor starts, and an itemised invoice after — online Maths Tutor — delivers tutoring sessions via video calls, offering flexibility for students who prefer learning from home.
Getting the quote right, or booking by the hour
By the hour
- The rate per hour, and whether it changes in the evening or at a weekend
- The minimum booking, and what happens if the job finishes early
- What they bring and what you supply
- Whether the ID has been checked, and the rating from people who booked the same way
- Insurance, where the work can damage something or somebody
- The hours and the list of what is to be done, agreed before the first one
- Their experience — an expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour.
- Level of maths being taught — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price.
- Duration of sessions — running over is charged, so the estimate matters.
- Personalised Study Plans — it sets how much preparation the job needs.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
A company
- Their experience — an expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour.
- Level of maths being taught — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price.
- Duration of sessions — running over is charged, so the estimate matters.
- Personalised Study Plans — it sets how much preparation the job needs.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: their experience — an expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour
- They will not talk about it: level of maths being taught — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price
- They will not talk about it: duration of sessions — running over is charged, so the estimate matters
- A price for the maths tutor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the maths tutor has begun
What a maths tutor costs: €30–€60 per hour
Most maths tutors quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. Primary school maths tutor and Secondary school maths tutor each carry their own band. Maths Tutor price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Maths tutors near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
- Look firstTheir experience — an expert spots in minutes what takes somebody else an hour — that is what the maths tutor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLevel of maths being taught — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfDuration of sessions — running over is charged, so the estimate matters — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherPersonalised Study Plans — it sets how much preparation the job needs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the maths tutor is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for tutors with relevant qualifications, such as a degree in mathematics or education.
- Exam Preparation
- Tutors frequently assist students in preparing for upcoming exams by conducting mock tests and reviewing past papers.
- Flexible Learning Styles
- Effective maths tutors adapt their teaching methods to suit different learning styles.
- Primary School Maths Tutor
- Focuses on foundational maths skills for young learners, helping them with basic arithmetic and problem-solving.
- A-Level Maths Tutor
- Specialises in advanced topics such as calculus and statistics, aimed at students preparing for A-Level examinations.
- Online Maths Tutor
- Delivers tutoring sessions via video calls, offering flexibility for students who prefer learning from home.
- Exam Preparation Maths Tutor
- Concentrates on strategies and content review for students preparing for specific maths exams or assessments.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a maths tutor: questions people ask
The cost of a maths tutor can vary based on their experience, qualifications, and the level of maths being taught. Tutors with specialised skills or those who have extensive experience may charge higher rates.
Tutoring sessions usually last between one to two hours. The duration may depend on the student's needs and the complexity of the material being covered.
Many tutors offer flexible scheduling, but same-day availability may be limited. It's best to check with individual tutors for their availability and booking policies.
While most maths tutors cover a wide range of topics, some may not provide assistance with specialised topics like advanced university-level courses or subjects outside of the standard curriculum. Look for tutors with relevant qualifications, such as a degree in mathematics or education.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
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