Supporting Teachers in Higher Education Covid-19 has presented unprecedented challenges for higher education institutions and those who teach in them, including musicians. However, musicians teaching in higher education benefited from the support of their union before the pandemic and continue to do so. We hosted an online event for musicians teaching music in higher education. Watch the recording of the event to find out how the MU and UCU can support you. The session covers: Sector-wide issues, such as the cuts to government funding for higher education arts and music in England MU member benefits relevant to those who teach in higher education, including public and products liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, employment related legal advice and assistance, and the employment contract advisory service UCU member benefits relevant to those who teach in higher education The MU/UCU joint membership scheme The MU student membership scheme MU student talks Watch the event recording Member services Enhanced DBS Checks at a Reduced Cost MU members in England and Wales can apply for an Enhanced DBS Check, simplifying and speeding up the process Read more about Enhanced DBS Checks at a Reduced Cost £1m Professional Indemnity Insurance Protect yourself against unexpected claims such as negligence allegation while working as a music teacher Read more about £1m Professional Indemnity Insurance Receive £10m in Public Liability Insurance Reduce your public liability covering injury and damage - an essential for musicians who perform in public spaces Read more about Receive £10m in Public Liability Insurance Career Advice for Teaching Musicians Get industry expert guidance specifically for musicians who teach privately or in schools Read more about Career Advice for Teaching Musicians Become an MU Education Rep If you work as a music teacher, you can help us by becoming an Education Rep Read more about Become an MU Education Rep Reduced Rates with NEU, EIS or UCU Members of the NEU, EIS and UCU can access all MU benefits at more affordable rates Read more about Reduced Rates with NEU, EIS or UCU
Enhanced DBS Checks at a Reduced Cost MU members in England and Wales can apply for an Enhanced DBS Check, simplifying and speeding up the process Read more about Enhanced DBS Checks at a Reduced Cost
£1m Professional Indemnity Insurance Protect yourself against unexpected claims such as negligence allegation while working as a music teacher Read more about £1m Professional Indemnity Insurance
Receive £10m in Public Liability Insurance Reduce your public liability covering injury and damage - an essential for musicians who perform in public spaces Read more about Receive £10m in Public Liability Insurance
Career Advice for Teaching Musicians Get industry expert guidance specifically for musicians who teach privately or in schools Read more about Career Advice for Teaching Musicians
Become an MU Education Rep If you work as a music teacher, you can help us by becoming an Education Rep Read more about Become an MU Education Rep
Reduced Rates with NEU, EIS or UCU Members of the NEU, EIS and UCU can access all MU benefits at more affordable rates Read more about Reduced Rates with NEU, EIS or UCU