LeMarchand Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I've been approached about doing a few extra hours in a new primary school (1/2 a day per week or so). This will be tough to fit in with existing commitments, but not impossible, especially as I've been asked to name a price. The question is, how much? Too high and they might (understandably) try elsewhere/get someone at standard county rates and/or expect a super-ICT Tech (I'm know I'm not strong in certain areas); too low and it's a lot of work for no reward. Any ideas, peeps?
ozzy Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 I charge between £15 to £20ph. I know I'm under selling myself when the local lea's are around £50 ph but I enjoy it. But I'm never short of work when I can fit it in around my job. I recon £25 to £30 is more the going rate. 1
LeMarchand Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks, I have heard they might have a bit "more than average" on offer - but you've given me the idea of checking the LEA offering as a guideline (and I know they're charging quite a bit!).
Crispin Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 If I do any private work for teachers its usually around £20 an hour or if its a big job i just make it one lump sum of say..£80 for a day job. (ie reinstall of windows etc..) 1
PEO Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 nice one for been considered how did you manage to get noticed to be approched? 1
LeMarchand Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 nice one for been considered how did you manage to get noticed to be approched? I think one of my heads knew that I was in need of more cash, and (being happy with my work) mentioned me.
Mr.Ben Posted June 12, 2009 Posted June 12, 2009 For Private work for the Staff I charge £30 per hour. However I do have a bit of a sliding social scale, TA's get me cheaper, Head is £30. It also depends on what the job is - I figure as long as I undercut PC World and give a far more honest and friendly service I'll get work all the time!
mattx Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I do all my extra stuff for free..... Favours for favours. People have given me money in the past, I just give it straight back.
FragglePete Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 I charge £20 per hour. I get so much work now that last year I had to declare myself 'Self Employed' to the Tax Man. As someone else says, cheaper than PC World, honest & friendly then word of mouth gets around and I have work rolling in all the time. Mainly Web Work, but I'm off in a minute to setup a Laptop for a local company. Pete
Kitkatninja Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) I would say £20-£25 depending on area and services rendered (especially in this climate). Then anything "project-like" (not day to day jobs), quote them extra as that's what it is. -ken Edited June 13, 2009 by Kitkatninja more info 1
Jamman960 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 How much do you usually charge schools? I'd probably go for £30-40 an hour depending on how much they can get good support for from elsewhere. They may be a school but they still need to pay their way.
kylewilliamson Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Your original post implies you will be self employed and paid via an invoice, rather than on the payroll [if you're not sure, make sure you check this]. Payed by invoice throws up a number of taxation issues. Also, it's worth noting that you wont be insured as a self employee, that is you won't be covered by the school/LA's employee's liability or public liability cover - ie - if you ran a cable and somebody tripped you would be held personally liable for the injuries. You will need to see alternative insurance [probably professional indemnity and public liability] Kyle 1
Jobos Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Our LEA charge schools £60 an hour so anything less is a bargain. Now £60 an hour might seem a lot but when you get a top man/woman who knows what they are doing then that's ok. The problem is when they send someone who knows less than you do and they start looking on Google to solve the problem... something you could have done 1
LeMarchand Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 For Private work for the Staff I charge £30 per hour. However I do have a bit of a sliding social scale, TA's get me cheaper, Head is £30. It also depends on what the job is - I figure as long as I undercut PC World and give a far more honest and friendly service I'll get work all the time! That's kind of what I do (at £20 to free depending on who/what it is) but this is an "official" job. Thanks to Kyle for raising a few good points.
Bluetooth Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 id certainly agree on the 20-30 bracket per hour, i work in 6 primary schools for a half day per week plus 1 day emergency support if required and i only get £10 p/h from the LEA so id certainly say 20 if not 30 tbh.
alextreadwell Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 I work for a secondary school subcontracted to 4 primarys the school charge £66 per half day
steveg Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 We charge our technicians out at aroung £28 per hour for the day to day stuff, and for things like project management or large server installs its around £35 an hour. If you are going to be self employed then these are the sort of rates you should be looking at - you have to factor in the extra time it takes to sort out your tax, invoicing etc. If they are actually going to employ you, then should be a fair bit less, as this comes with a range of benefits. Steve
apoth0r Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Depends on the reasons you want to do it, for just financial reasons or because you want to make a difference to the primaries by bringing your experience into their environment. Considering you don't have the financial backing of a company I wouldn't charge too highly, you offer them no guarantees for your work, you balls up.....what then? Give me a ring if you need any advice
Jamo Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 For Private work for the Staff I charge £30 per hour. However I do have a bit of a sliding social scale, TA's get me cheaper, Head is £30. It also depends on what the job is - I figure as long as I undercut PC World and give a far more honest and friendly service I'll get work all the time! PC World charge £30 for software reinstall (including windows install) £30 per hardware install £70 fixed price repair £30 for backup services £15 for memory upgrade and test Per hours never worked for me, I usually just say £30 quid for most things. Although never done anything but private individuals and not for a long time!
Fridge Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 PC World charge £30 for software reinstall (including windows install) £30 per hardware install £70 fixed price repair £30 for backup services £15 for memory upgrade and test Per hours never worked for me, I usually just say £30 quid for most things. Although never done anything but private individuals and not for a long time! Haha unless your name is a certain someone beginning with D and then you charge £70 for a PSU install because he was replacing a "faulty PSU" so its a fixed price repair -.- and then charges the next person £30 because its an upgrade!
Jamo Posted June 15, 2009 Posted June 15, 2009 Haha unless your name is a certain someone beginning with D and then you charge £70 for a PSU install because he was replacing a "faulty PSU" so its a fixed price repair -.- and then charges the next person £30 because its an upgrade! lol removing a broken PSU is so much harder than a good one though........
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