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Teacher CV example.

A complete teacher CV you can edit and make your own.

Headteachers and hiring panels want to see your qualifications, the age range and subjects you teach, and evidence of pupil progress. This example keeps those details clear and supports each claim with a classroom example.

  • A complete CV in the Classic template
  • Three profile examples for different stages
  • Eight bullet points you can adapt
  • Skills and tips specific to the role
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Teacher CV example in the Classic template, showing a profile, work experience, education, and skills
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Teacher CV profile examples

The profile at the top of a teacher CV should tell the reader who you are, what you do well, and what you are looking for, in two to four sentences. The example CV uses the first version below; these alternatives show how the same role reads at different stages.

Teacher CV bullet points

Start each point with an action and finish with a result or useful detail. Use these as a model rather than copying them: swap in your own numbers, settings, and tools so every line is true for you.

  • Raised the proportion of pupils meeting the expected standard in maths from 68% to 81% over two years through weekly targeted support.
  • Planned and taught sequenced lessons across the full Year 4 curriculum, adapting tasks for a wide range of needs.
  • Led whole-school maths training for 14 teachers and teaching assistants.
  • Introduced a reading-for-pleasure scheme that doubled class library borrowing in one year.
  • Worked with the SENCo to write and review support plans for six pupils with additional needs.
  • Built positive relationships with parents through termly meetings and a weekly class newsletter.
  • Applied the school's behaviour policy consistently, creating a calm and focused classroom.
  • Organised a residential trip for 60 pupils, including risk assessments and parent communication.

Skills for a teacher CV

Choose the skills that match the job advert and that you can back up with an example from your experience.

Teaching skills

  • Lesson planning and sequencing
  • Adaptive teaching for different needs
  • Assessment and feedback
  • Behaviour management
  • Phonics and early reading
  • Safeguarding

Personal strengths

  • Clear communication with parents
  • Organisation
  • Patience and resilience
  • Teamwork with support staff
  • Creativity in lesson design

Tips for writing a teacher CV

Lead with QTS and your phase

State your teaching qualification, Qualified Teacher Status or your country's equivalent, and the age range you teach in the headline or profile. A panel can then match you to the vacancy straight away.

Give evidence of impact

Pupil progress, results, and successful initiatives show what changed because of your teaching. Use figures only when you know they are accurate, and describe school-wide results honestly as shared work.

Include responsibilities beyond the classroom

Subject leadership, clubs, trips, mentoring trainees, and pastoral roles show what you add to a school community. One clear line for each is enough.

Check how the school wants you to apply

Many schools in England ask for their own application form and a supporting statement rather than a CV, partly for safeguarding reasons. Use your CV to prepare the details, then follow the school's process.

The template in this example

This example uses the Classic template (centered serif, black & white). Its traditional styling suits conservative fields such as law, finance, the public sector, and academia, where a familiar format is often expected. You can switch to any of the 40 templates in the editor without retyping, and change the colour, font, and spacing.

Start from this example, then make it yours.

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