18th April 2017
What makes a great teaching CV?
What not to include on a teacher resume or teacher CV
1. Incorrect spelling and punctuation are a top turn-off. If you have not proofread your CV you are asking not to be called in for an interview.
2. Do not hand in a thesis. Try and keep your CV to 2 and at most 3 pages. Stay concise and provide details that matter to Headteachers and Principals.
3. A generic approach that does not address the skills and experience required for the role you are applying for.
4. Being over-familiar and bragging on your CV.
What should a teacher CV look like?
- Be brief and make sure the information you include is highlighting the important skills and experience and training you have.
- Make sure your CV clearly states your qualifications and dates of attainment.
- Use a cover letter or a personal statement on your CV to identify why you are the right teacher for the role available and back this up with your experiences and abilities. Look for the key essential requirements you need to complete the role.
- If you are a new graduate include information of your teacher placements. The important information is what year levels you taught, what additional roles you may have taken on including extra-curricular activities and what subjects you taught if you are a secondary teacher.
- Include experience abroad as this will highlight your adaptability and self-reliance.
- Make sure you highlight relevant professional development and additional roles where you have worked or volunteered in the community and with young people.
- You can include small quotes that highlight your achievements and mastery. Try to have quotes that are specific rather than fluffy statements like “ it was a pleasure to have XX in the classroom.”
- If there are large gaps in your CV you should address this eg. 2015-2016 Travel throughout Europe and South East Asia, so that the person assessing your CV does not assume you were on the couch binge watching Netflix.
Should a teacher CV include a photo?
Who should provide a reference for your CV?
Where to get feedback on your CV
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