How to set up a Websta profile as a tutor or teacher in Malta

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile acts as your own website. The main sections are your services, photos, qualifications or experience, contact details, and a way for people to book or request a quote. For tutors in Malta, your profile should show what subjects or skills you teach, the age groups or levels you work with, and whether you offer lessons online, at your location, or at the student's home.

Add a clear photo of yourself and, if possible, a photo of your workspace or learning environment. Keep your description short and practical: say what you teach, who you teach (primary school, secondary, adults, exam prep), and how you work. If you hold any qualifications or have teaching experience, mention it. People searching for a tutor want to know quickly if you match what they need.

Decide whether to offer online booking slots or to accept quote requests where interested students write to you with their needs. Both approaches work; choose what fits your schedule. If you teach in more than one location in Malta - say, Valletta and Mosta - mention both.

Languages to use on your profile

Malta has two official languages: Maltese and English. Many tutors publish their profile in English only and this works well, especially if you teach English or international exam courses. If you teach Maltese language, or if a large part of your local student base speaks Maltese at home, publishing in Maltese as well reaches more people. You can set up your Websta profile in both languages and people will see the version that matches their choice.

Consider the subjects you teach: if you tutor English, Mathematics, or international qualifications like IGCSE or IB, English is usually enough. If you specialize in Maltese language or literature, or if you work mainly with younger children whose parents may prefer Maltese, add that language.

How people in Malta search for tutors

On Websta, people look for tutors by subject and location. The marketplace lets them search by what they need (English tuition, Mathematics help, exam preparation) and where they are. Malta is small enough that 'location' might mean their town or the broader island, depending on whether they want someone nearby or are willing to travel or take online lessons.

Many searches are for exam preparation - IGCSE, IB, Local Sec or university entrance. Others are for primary school support, language learning, or adult education. Some parents post a task describing what their child needs, and tutors make offers. Others browse tutor profiles directly. Make sure your profile clearly states what you teach so people find you in the right search.

Setting up as an independent tutor in Malta

Malta has specific rules for self-employed people and businesses. Before you set up, check with the Malta Business Registry (Reġistru tal-Kumpaniji) or the Malta Enterprise office what status you need. You may need to register as a self-employed person, which has tax and social security requirements. The rules depend on whether you work full-time or part-time, and how much you earn.

You will need a bank account in your name to receive payments from students. Websta uses Stripe to process card payments, which are paid out to your own bank account. Check with your bank what they need from you to receive these transfers.

If you teach from a fixed location (your home or an office), check local planning rules with your local council to make sure tutoring from that address is permitted. Some areas have restrictions on home-based business use.

• Register with the Malta Business Registry if you are self-employed
• Check tax and social security obligations with the Inland Revenue Department
• Set up a personal bank account for business payments
• Confirm your teaching location complies with local planning rules

What to write in your first hour

Start with the basics. Write a short description of what you teach and who you teach: for example, 'IGCSE English and Literature tutoring for secondary students' or 'Primary Maths support, all levels'. Then add your qualifications or experience in one or two sentences - a degree, teaching certificate, years of experience, or exam success you are known for.

Add your contact details and set your availability: do you teach after school, weekends, or flexible hours? Say whether you teach online, at home, at the student's location, or a mix. If you have a standard way you work - lesson length, number of lessons per week - mention it.

Add a photo of yourself. Then publish your profile. You do not need everything perfect on day one. Once your profile is live, people can find you and contact you. You can add more details, testimonials or photos later as you work with students.

Using Websta alongside other ways of finding students

Many tutors in Malta build their practice through personal referrals, word of mouth, or other channels. Websta is one tool. Your profile there acts as a professional presence online and gives people another way to find you. People who search for tutors by subject and location in Malta can see your profile, read about what you offer, and contact you directly.