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Secondary Teacher CV example (UK)
A secondary teacher CV that leads with your subject, key stages, exam board experience and results you can stand behind.
Example CV profile
[Subject] teacher with QTS and [n] years' experience teaching KS3 to KS4 [and KS5]. Experienced with the [AQA / Edexcel / OCR] specification, data-informed intervention and clear behaviour routines, and keen to contribute to the department's curriculum planning.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- QTS (ECT induction completed)
- Subject knowledge: [subject]
- GCSE and A-level specifications ([exam board])
- Curriculum & scheme-of-work planning
- Assessment, marking & moderation
- Adaptive teaching for SEND
- Behaviour management
- Form tutoring & pastoral care
Example experience bullet points
- Taught [subject] to KS3 and KS4 groups across the ability range, including a Year 11 exam class.
- Used assessment data to plan targeted revision sessions for students below target before mocks.
- Rewrote the Year 8 scheme of work for [topic] with the head of department, including new assessments.
- Worked as a Year [n] form tutor, supporting attendance and wellbeing and liaising with parents.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- PGCE Secondary [subject] with QTS – University, year (or other QTS route)
- Degree in [subject] – University, year
- A-levels relevant to your subject
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
QTS · secondary teacher · KS3 · KS4 · GCSE · A-level · curriculum · assessment · behaviour management
Tips for a secondary teacher CV
- Put your subject and key stages in the first line of your profile.
- Name the exam boards you've taught. It shows you can step into the department's courses.
- Only mention results if they're accurate and you can explain your part in them.
- Include extra-curricular work such as clubs, trips or the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Teachers in maintained schools in England are paid on national pay scales published each year; academies may set their own. Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
- National Careers Service: Secondary school teacher job profile
- GOV.UK: Qualified teacher status (QTS)
FAQs
Should I include exam results on my teacher CV?
You can, if they're accurate and you can talk about what you did to get them. Avoid presenting department-wide results as your own.
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