A template for educators who inspire and make a measurable difference.
Teachers plan, deliver, and evaluate learning for students across primary, secondary, and further education settings. A typical week includes lesson planning, classroom delivery, marking and feedback, parent communication, contributing to department meetings, and covering administrative tasks like attendance and progress reporting. Teachers work in state schools, independent schools, colleges, tutoring companies, and increasingly in online education platforms. Most report to a Head of Department or Headteacher and are expected to contribute beyond the classroom to school life and pastoral care.
Dedicated Mathematics Teacher with 5 years of experience in state secondary schools. PGCE qualified with a track record of raising GCSE pass rates and making complex concepts accessible through technology.
Teaching CVs need to show student impact, not just classroom management. Head teachers want to see exam result improvements, innovative teaching methods, extra-curricular contributions, and evidence of professional development. If your GCSE pass rates improved or your students achieved above national average, those numbers belong in your first bullet point.
Lesson planning, classroom management, differentiation, formative and summative assessment, behaviour management, safeguarding (Level 2+), educational technology (Desmos, GeoGebra, Google Classroom), data analysis (pupil progress tracking), and pastoral care. Include your PGCE, QTS status, and any specialist training.
Writing a CV that reads like a job description. "Taught Year 9 Mathematics" tells us nothing about your effectiveness. Instead: "Raised GCSE grade 4+ pass rate from 62% to 78% over 2 academic years." Also do not neglect extra-curricular contributions — running clubs, organising events, and leading trips show commitment beyond the timetable.
Two pages maximum. Lead with your teaching experience, then education and qualifications. Include a brief "Professional Development" section listing recent courses and training. Many schools use ATS systems, so keep formatting simple and avoid tables or text boxes.
Figures in USD. Ranges reflect mid-level experience (3–7 years). Senior roles and major metro areas typically sit at the top of these bands.
State schools in the UK want Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent experience with the national curriculum — specify the year groups and subjects you have taught clearly. International schools in Dubai, Singapore, or Abu Dhabi actively recruit UK and Australian trained teachers and pay well — your CV needs to show international or independent school experience if you have it. EdTech companies like Pearson, Oak National Academy, or Twinkl want teachers who can create curriculum materials and understand pedagogy at scale. Tutoring agencies and platforms want subject specialists who can demonstrate results: grade improvements, exam pass rates.
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