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Example of a teaching CV

1. Include a brief personal statement which highlights the teaching skills and experience
you have and where you see your career going.
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2. Draw on the teaching experience you‘ve gained. Explain what you did and how this links
to the job you‘re applying for.
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3. Tell the recruiter about extra-curricular activities with children and young people.
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4. Highlight any experience that shows an interest in teaching and learning while you were

at university.

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5. Evidence how your degree relates to the role of a teacher.
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6. Education recruiters like to see ‗added extras‘ you can bring to school life.
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Teaching CV

To make your teaching CV stand out you should highlight the qualifications and experience
you've gained, including:

- details of your teacher training
- relevant modules from your degree/postgraduate course
- details of school experience, prioritising where it's in the age range you want to teach
- any other teaching experience e.g. sports coaching, summer camps or youth groups
- relevant voluntary experience
- interests relevant to teaching e.g. musical abilities or sporting activities
- skills that will be useful in the role e.g. leadership, IT and languages
- details of two current referees, such as one from your teacher training and one from

teaching practice.

Local authorities and schools usually follow 'safer recruitment procedures' and so ask all
applicants to complete a standard application form. That way no-one can hide information,
which may be possible in a cleverly written CV.

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