Appear in the RSL Awards Teacher Registry

Why Take This Course?

This course is designed to help you get fully set up as a teacher or a music school on MusicTeacher.com, the official RSL Awards Teacher Registry – from completing your profile to receiving your RSL Awards Teacher Certificate.

By the end of this short course, you’ll know exactly how to:

• Create a professional teacher or school profile that stands out to students and parents
• Understand how to keep your profile active by taking training courses and showcasing your professional development.
• Access training courses, resources, and benefits designed to help you grow your teaching business
• Create your first course to sell to students and/or teachers on MusicTeacher.com
• Learn how gain your Teacher Certificate, backed by RSL Awards.

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🎓 What You’ll Unlock

Once you’ve completed this onboarding course and set up your teacher profile, you’ll unlock access to:

🎵 Your Teacher Profile on MusicTeacher.com

Create and manage your public teacher profile, ready to appear in student searches.

📜 Your RSL Awards Teacher Certificate

Apply for your RSL Awards Teacher Certificate after completing training, so you can showcase your professional development and keep your profile active in student searches.

🎥 Create & Sell Courses on MusicTeacher.com

Learn how to create and publish online courses for students and/or other teachers, and earn passive income by sharing your expertise through the MusicTeacher.com platform.

📚 Training, Resources & Professional Development

Access professional-development courses, practical teaching resources, and expert guidance designed specifically for music teachers.

And remember, each completed training course extends your profile’s visibility in student searches for 12 months from the completion date.

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Course Outline

Module 1 | Welcome & Platform Introduction

• Meet the MusicTeacher.com team and understand our mission to raise standards in private music education.
• Understand the steps you need to take — including safeguarding and insurance requirements — to make your profile visible in student searches.
• Learn about the three pillars that underpin our teacher community: Trust & Validation, Skills & Training, and Students & Growth.

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Module 2 | Safeguarding

• Understand why safeguarding protects both your students and your professional reputation.
• Know how to recognise, record, and report concerns appropriately in your country or region.
• Complete your safeguarding certificate submission to progress toward certification.
• In regions where local safeguarding checks are not required, completion of the Safeguarding Essentials for Music Teachers course will fulfil your Step 4 “Safeguarding/Background Check” requirement.

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Module 3 | Insurance/Risk Management

• Understand why public liability insurance (PLI) protects you and your teaching business.
• Learn how to arrange or confirm cover based on your country’s requirements.
• In regions where PLI isn’t required, completion of the Creating a Safe Teaching Environment course will fulfil your Step 5 “Insurance/Risk Management Verification” requirement.
• Submit your insurance certificate or complete the assigned course to progress your certification.

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Module 4 | Shared Professional Ethos

• Explore the shared values and standards that define certified teachers on MusicTeacher.com.
• Commit to the Code of Professional Conduct, ensuring safe, respectful, and ethical teaching.
• Learn how to maintain clear policies, safeguarding, insurance, and communication practices.
• Understand what it means to represent MusicTeacher.com as a trusted, professional educator.

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Module 5 | Become a Certified Professional Member

• Learn what the Certification of Professional Membership is and how it recognises your credibility, safeguarding standards, and professional commitment.
• Understand the benefits of upgrading your membership – including increased visibility, the Verified Teacher Badge, and formal recognition backed by RSL Awards (Rockschool).
• Explore how certification enhances your professional profile and helps parents and students identify trusted, independently verified teachers.
• Discover how to take your next step toward certification and continued professional development through MusicTeacher.com.

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Format:

The course is fully online and self-paced. Modules include video walkthroughs, text lessons, downloadable tools, and checklists. You can return to the course any time for future reference and updates.

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Outcome:

When you complete this course, your teacher profile will be fully set up and ready to appear in student searches on MusicTeacher.com – giving you visibility to parents and students looking for trusted music educators.

You will also have applied for your RSL Awards Teacher Certificate, giving you a recognised way to showcase your professional training and commitment to high standards wherever students find you.

You’ll understand how to manage your profile, use your teacher dashboard, and create and sell on-demand courses on MusicTeacher.com – enabling you to share your expertise and generate an additional, flexible income stream.

By completing this onboarding journey, you’ll be set up to find students, build additional income by selling online courses, and gain recognised certification that supports trust in your teaching.

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Support with this course:

Got a question or need support during the course? Just drop us an email at [email protected] or submit a ticket through our Help Centre – we’re happy to help!

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