Music teacher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Music teachers give music lessons to people of all ages and abilities.

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Music teachers typically work around 35 to 37 hours per week.

As a Music teacher you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    36,780 GBP *
    per year
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Music teacher
    Average salary for full-time Music teacher

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    • 36,780 GBP
    Salary over time for Music teacher

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Music teachers

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    33% chance of automation in the future

    Music teacher - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Music teacher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 52% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 19% of people in this role have a Master's degree
    • 15% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

    You'll need a level 3 qualification or higher in music, if you want to be a music lecturer in a further education college.

    You would also need a teaching qualification that is relevant to the level of teaching responsibility you would have in your job.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Music teacher

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Music teacher.
    Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
    Instructing Teaching others how to do something
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
    Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Music teacher. Check that you know:
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    Computer based training software Adobe Systems Adobe Captivate; Cornerstone OnDemand Cornerstone Learning; Moodle; SyberWorks Training Center
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    Presentation software Caliban Mindwear HyperGASP; Magenta MultiMedia Tools Magenta II; MediaChance Multimedia Builder; Microsoft PowerPoint
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    Things to highlight for your Music teacher interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

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