Zamin Mawjee: Bermondsey Tuition Hub
“I have been tutoring for quite some time, from my own A levels through to university and beyond. It is something I have always genuinely enjoyed.”
Zamin spent years tutoring privately while also teaching science at secondary school. “I have been tutoring for quite some time, from my own A levels through to university and beyond,” he explains. “It is something I have always genuinely enjoyed.” In July 2025, he launched Bermondsey Tuition Hub, a weekend tuition centre offering Maths, English and Science support for school aged children.
The business began with just two children and a great deal of uncertainty. “In the early days, there was always that question of whether it would work and whether we were good enough to build something meaningful,” he recalls. “The first few weeks were daunting, but they were also exciting because we knew there was real potential.” Today, nearly a year in, Bermondsey Tuition Hub has over 20 students attending every weekend, ranging from 7 year olds to 19 year olds, from schools across the local area.
Business mentoring that worked
Zamin found Trampoline’s business support programme at just the right moment. As the academic year approached, he needed guidance on accounts, finance, marketing and legal matters. What stood out most for Zamin was the mentoring. “I really appreciated the one-to-one feedback we received through the mentors,” he says. “When mentors were allocated, Trampoline made a real effort to match us with someone who could support us in the areas where we needed the most guidance. That was the most valuable part of the programme.”
In January, Zamin reached a major milestone: Ofsted registration. For a young business, being recognised by the regulatory body was an important moment of validation. Running a business alongside a full-time teaching role has not been easy. “There were weeks where I felt the pressure of working Monday to Friday, then going straight into running the centre on Saturday and Sunday,” he says. “At the beginning, there were also several months where the business was making a loss, so there was pressure both financially and psychologically. But you have to stay focused, stay strong and keep pushing forward.”
If you know you have experience, a good product and the right skills, then keep your confidence.
Zamin wants to expand beyond weekends. “We want to reach a stage where we can be open four to five days a week,” he says. The plan is to introduce weekday evening classes from September 2026, before eventually moving into a dedicated high street tuition centre. For now, the focus is on making the best possible use of the current venue and building enough consistent demand before taking such a significant step. “We are taking things one step at a time,” he explains. On a personal note, Zamin says, “It has given me a real sense of fulfilment to know that we are not only supporting students, but also creating work and opportunities for others, even if that work is seasonal or part time.”
Zamin’s advice for other entrepreneurs is to keep pushing and believe in yourself. “If you know you have experience, a good product and the right skills, then keep your confidence,” he says. “Do not convince yourself that it is not possible. Stay committed, keep going and stay strong.”
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