What should a teacher CV include?

Teaching qualifications and registration, subjects and age ranges, schools and roles, pupil progress results, additional responsibilities, safeguarding and relevant training.

How do teachers show achievements on a CV?

Use pupil progress and attainment data, results improvements, initiatives led, inspection feedback and extracurricular programmes.

Should a teacher CV include a personal statement?

A short profile at the top, plus a tailored supporting statement or cover letter when the application asks for one.

Teacher CV Example: How to Write a Teaching CV

A teacher CV should quickly show your qualifications, the subjects and age groups you teach, and the difference you make for pupils. Use pupil progress and attainment data where you can, list additional responsibilities (head of year, subject lead, SENCO support), include safeguarding and relevant training, and mention extracurricular contributions. Tailor it to each school and phase.

What schools look for

Qualified teacher status or equivalent.
Subject and phase experience.
Impact on pupil progress.
Behaviour management and inclusion.
Additional responsibilities and leadership.
Safeguarding training.

Example profile

Example

Primary teacher with eight years' experience across Key Stages 1 and 2, currently maths lead. Raised the proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in maths through a whole-school mastery approach. Seeking an assistant headteacher role.

Achievement bullets

Raised the share of pupils meeting the expected maths standard from 58% to 74% in two years.
Led the school's reading initiative across 6 classes.
Supported 9 pupils with additional needs through tailored learning plans.
Mentored 3 early-career teachers.
Ran an after-school coding club for 40 pupils.

Illustrative; use your own data.

Skills and training

Curriculum planning, assessment, differentiation, behaviour management, educational technology, safeguarding, first aid and subject-specific training.

Tips

Phase and subject clear at the top.
Use data responsibly, without identifying pupils.
Match the school's priorities from the job pack.

See cover letters and how to write a CV.

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Structure for a teaching CV

Contact details and professional registration.
Profile: phase, subjects and headline impact.
Teaching experience: school, dates, year groups, subjects, responsibilities, achievements.
Additional responsibilities: subject lead, pastoral roles, clubs.
Qualifications and training, including safeguarding.
Skills: curriculum, assessment, inclusion, technology.

Example experience entry

Example

Class Teacher and Maths Lead, Brookfield Primary, 2019 to present
Teach Year 5 (30 pupils) and lead maths across the school. Introduced a mastery approach and weekly staff coaching, raising attainment in maths over two years. Coordinate interventions with the SENCO for pupils with additional needs.

Supporting statements

Many schools ask for a supporting statement rather than a cover letter. Address each point in the person specification with a specific example, and keep the focus on pupil outcomes. See how to write a cover letter for structure.