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Teacher CV Tips
- 1List QTS, PGCE, subject, and key stage clearly.
UK schools routinely screen CVs for QTS status before reading further; placing your qualification, subjects, and key stages taught in the first few lines removes ambiguity and ensures your application is not rejected before it is properly reviewed.
- 2Mention safeguarding, DBS status, and classroom responsibilities.
Safeguarding is a statutory requirement; confirming your enhanced DBS clearance, safeguarding training completion date, and any designated safeguarding lead experience signals to school leaders that you understand the full duty of care obligations of the role.
- 3Show student progress, exam results, or curriculum contributions.
Describing outcomes — moving a class from below-average reading age to national standard, or achieving a department pass rate above the school average — demonstrates impact beyond timetable fulfilment and sets you apart from candidates who list duties rather than results.
- 4Add extracurricular responsibilities when relevant.
Running a sports team, leading a subject enrichment club, or coordinating a school trip shows commitment beyond contracted hours; for competitive teaching posts, these contributions often tip a shortlisting decision when candidates are otherwise evenly matched.