Education
Teacher CV example (UK)
A UK teacher CV for primary and secondary roles, showing QTS, curriculum expertise, safeguarding and impact on pupils.
Example CV profile
Qualified secondary teacher (QTS) of [subject] with experience teaching Key Stages 3–4 in a mixed comprehensive. Plans engaging, well-sequenced lessons, uses assessment to adapt teaching, and is committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- QTS (or ECT status)
- Curriculum planning (KS3/KS4)
- Assessment for learning
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding & KCSIE
- SEND & adaptive teaching
- Parent communication
- Extra-curricular contribution
Example experience bullet points
- Planned and taught [subject] lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, following the department's curriculum.
- Used formative assessment to identify gaps and adapt lessons for pupils with SEND and EAL.
- Followed the school's behaviour policy consistently and built positive relationships with classes.
- Communicated progress with parents and carers at reports and parents' evenings.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- PGCE / School Direct / other ITT route – Provider, year (QTS)
- Degree in [subject] – University, year
- Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service, if applicable)
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
qts · curriculum · assessment · behaviour management · safeguarding · send · lesson planning
Tips for a teacher CV
- Put QTS/ECT status and subject specialism in your first line.
- Most schools ask for an application form and letter. Tailor the letter to the school's priorities and values.
- Only include exam results or progress data you can verify and are allowed to share.
Teachers in England are usually paid on national pay scales, with variations for academies and London. Check the advert. Salary checker (ONS data).
FAQs
Do teachers need a CV if schools use application forms?
Often you'll fill in a form, but a tailored CV helps with agencies, independent schools and international roles, and it makes completing forms faster.
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