Educator
Warm and friendly, with education and training early.
Best for: Teaching, Training, Childcare
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Teacher Resume Example and Writing Guide
Schools look for qualifications, the age groups and subjects you have taught, and evidence of impact on learners. Make those the first things a reader sees.
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Tailor my resume freeResume summary example
Replace everything in [brackets] with your own details. Keep it to three or four lines and make every claim one you can back up.
Qualified [subject / primary] teacher with [X] years of experience teaching [age group]. Experienced in [curriculum, e.g. national curriculum, IB]. Committed to [approach] and to supporting [learner groups].
Skills to put on a teacher resume
Hard skills
- ✓Lesson planning
- ✓Classroom management
- ✓Differentiated instruction
- ✓Assessment and feedback
- ✓Curriculum knowledge
- ✓Learning technology
- ✓Safeguarding
- ✓Special educational needs support
Soft skills
- ✓Communication with students and parents
- ✓Patience
- ✓Collaboration with colleagues
- ✓Adaptability
- ✓Mentoring
Only list skills you genuinely have, and put the ones the job posting asks for first.
Keywords recruiters and ATS look for
Use the exact wording from the job description where it is true for you. These terms come up often in this field:
lesson planningdifferentiationassessmentclassroom managementcurriculumsafeguardingpastoral carestudent progress
Bullet point formulas
Start with a strong verb, say what you did, and finish with the result. Fill in your real numbers. If you do not have a number, describe what changed instead.
- Taught [subject] to [number] classes of [age group], with [outcome, e.g. improved exam results] in [period].
- Designed [resource or scheme of work] adopted by [department].
- Supported [number] students with [needs] through [approach].
- Led [club / trip / initiative] involving [number] students.
Tips
- →Lead with your teaching qualification and registration.
- →Mention subjects, age groups and curriculum.
- →Show learner progress where you can.
- →Include extracurricular and pastoral roles.
Mistakes to avoid
- ✕No mention of age group or curriculum
- ✕Listing duties without outcomes
- ✕Leaving out safeguarding training
- ✕Too long: one or two pages is enough
Best CV templates for a teacher
ATS Clean
Centred header with ruled sections. Neutral and parser-safe.
Best for: Any role, Corporate
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Academic CV
Education first, dates in the margin, serif throughout.
Best for: Lecturers, Researchers, PhDs
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Frequently asked questions
What goes first on a teacher resume?
Your qualification and teaching registration, followed by a short summary, then experience. Newly qualified teachers can lead with education and placements.
How can I show impact as a teacher?
Use learner progress, results, resources you created, initiatives you led and feedback you received, as long as you can support them.