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Writing a good CV
It is very important to have a well written CV as it’s the first impression a Head teacher will have of you. You could lose out on that perfect job by not investing time into perfecting this valuable tool.
Sample CV Templates for you to download:
Teacher CV Guideline Template
Support CV Guideline template
ALWAYS REMIND YOURSELF:
Relevant – what makes YOU the right person for THIS position?
Concise – The shortest way of saying something is always the best way!
Consistent – Formatting and layout should be the same throughout.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Content
• Always use action verbs when describing your duties and skills. Eg.
Achieved, initiated, supervised, developed, presented, organized
• Be specific as to which key stages (KS1, 2, 3, 4, 5) you taught in each of your previous job roles as well as exam specifications (Edexel/AQA/OCR)
• Use terminology relevant to the UK Eg. ‘year’ as opposed to ‘grade’. Please spend time researching the UK curriculum before updating your CV
• If you are newly qualified teacher please expand on your student teaching placements or any teacher’s aide work you may have done.
• ALWAYS include QTS status (pending or date received and Teacher Number)
• In each job role, be sure to include pastoral roles and/or positions of responsibility. Eg. Yr 8 head of curriculum, 6TH form tutor, etc.
• Interests: please focus on things that make you stand out from the crowd (eg. climbing Everest) interests relevant to education (eg. conferences you have attended, publications)
Structure
• The whole CV should be in reverse chronological order i.e. most recent employment / qualifications always listed first
• Interests should always be at the end
• A summary should be at the top of the CV and concise. This needs to summarize and ‘sell’ you. Start with a short clear summary of who you are and what you do. Please be careful of your lingo especially abbreviations. Always include your specialist areas and strengths.
• CV should be no longer than 3 pages
• It is important to follow a clear structure when writing your CV
Style
• Font size, type and formatting should be consistent throughout
• Avoid inserting textboxes
• Avoid large gaps between headings. One or two lines is sufficient
• Writing style should always be professional, grammatically correct, concise and to the point. Always proof read and do not rely on spell check.
Sample CV Templates for you to download:
