Requirements for becoming a teacher with us

MusicTeachers.co.uk helps professional music teachers at every career stage connect with students in a trusted, high-quality setting, so every teacher needs to meet our standards before publishing a profile.

Musicianship

Meet at least one

Bachelor's degree or higher in a music field
Post-Grade 8 diploma from a recognised exam board
Evidence of equivalent musicianship

If your musicianship is of a professional standard but you need a different way to evidence it, we’ll contact you after you apply to progress.

If your musicianship is of a professional standard but you need a different way to evidence it, we’ll contact you after you apply to progress.

Experience

Meet at least one

Professional experience teaching music one-to-one
Transferable teaching experience from a professional setting
Undergraduate study of pedagogy or educational placements

Vetting

Complete all three

Disclosure certificate

We can help you apply for a certificate if needed.

We can help you apply for a certificate if needed.

England and Wales

Enhanced DBS + barred list

Scotland

PVG

Northern Ireland

Access NI
ID verification

You’ll need photo ID and proof of address.

You’ll need photo ID and proof of address.
Professional references

References can come from employers, students or professional colleagues. Minimum of two references required.

References can come from employers, students or professional colleagues. Minimum of two references required.

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Grow your teaching practice

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Get more students

Our high-traffic platform means a flow of new enquiries, helping you grow your teaching practice.

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Work without compromise

Take control of fees, terms, schedule. You're in the driving seat, we’re here as your partner.

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A platform for the professional

High standards of vetting mean you should have high expectations of us - a platform built for the professional music teacher.

Together, we create more music

We are driven by the fundamental belief that the more people who play music, the better the world becomes. Our platform is built from the ground up by musicians, for musicians with the purpose of making it simple to start learning and achievable to create sustainable sources of income. Read more about us here.

I have been a member of MusicTeachers.co.uk for over a year, and it is a great site for acquiring new students! It is quick and easy to set up a profile and the admin staff are lovely and very helpful. I highly recommend this site to all music teachers!

Drum teacher, MusicTeachers.co.uk

Magesh M
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I've been a teacher here for 1 and a half years. Great company, very helpful and supportive with issues. Always looking out for staff and asking for feedback.

Genevieve B

Vocal teacher, MusicTeachers.co.uk

What happens next?

1. Complete application form

Fill in your personal details, tell us about yourself and your teaching practice to apply.

2. Build your profile

Write your profile text, add extra images and video and set your prices.

3. Safety checks

Upload your disclosure certificate (don’t have one? We can help), verify your ID and nominate two referees.

4. Your profile is published

You're all set! There’s plenty of support, even optional live training sessions to help you get started.

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Want to know more?

Take a look at our help centre or send us a message to find out more about working with us.