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Teacher CV template UK

Build a teacher CV around classroom evidence, not vague passion.

Start with an editable UK teacher CV template shaped around QTS, key stages, subject knowledge, assessment, behaviour, safeguarding and the classroom evidence schools actually scan for.

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Daniel Hughes

Secondary English Teacher

daniel.hughes@email.co.uk07123 456 789Manchester, UKlinkedin.com/in/danielhughes

Profile

Qualified secondary English teacher with experience planning and delivering Key Stage 3 and GCSE lessons in mixed-attainment classrooms. Confident with curriculum sequencing, assessment for learning, behaviour routines, adaptive teaching, safeguarding responsibilities and parent communication. Focused on clear explanations, purposeful feedback and helping pupils build confidence in reading, writing and spoken language.

Experience

English Teacher

North Manchester Academy | Manchester

Sep 2023 - Present

  • Plan and teach KS3 and GCSE English lessons for mixed-attainment classes, using clear learning objectives, modelled examples and checks for understanding.
  • Use assessment data, book scrutiny and pupil responses to adapt lessons, target misconceptions and prepare focused revision activities.
  • Apply consistent behaviour routines, positive relationships and school policy to maintain a safe, purposeful classroom environment.
  • Work with SENCO, form tutors and pastoral staff to support pupils with additional needs, attendance concerns and wellbeing risks.

Trainee Teacher Placement

Salford Teacher Training Partnership | Salford

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Completed two school placements, building evidence against the Teachers' Standards and receiving mentor feedback on planning, delivery and assessment.
  • Designed scaffolded reading and writing tasks for Year 8 and Year 10 pupils, including vocabulary support and model paragraphs.
  • Contributed to department meetings, moderation activities, parent updates and extracurricular reading sessions.

Education

PGCE Secondary English with QTS

University of Manchester | Manchester

2022 - 2023

  • Included curriculum design, behaviour management, assessment, safeguarding, adaptive teaching and supervised school placements.

BA English Literature

University of Leeds | Leeds

2019 - 2022

  • Relevant study included Shakespeare, modern literature, language analysis, critical writing and seminar presentation.

Skills

  • QTS and Teachers' Standards evidence
  • KS3 and GCSE lesson planning
  • Assessment for learning
  • Behaviour routines and classroom management
  • Adaptive teaching and SEND support
  • Safeguarding and pastoral awareness
  • Parent and carer communication
  • Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams

School scan

A strong teacher CV makes the shortlist questions easy.

Schools need to see whether you can teach the phase or subject, manage a classroom, meet professional standards, keep pupils safe and help different learners make progress.

QTS and route

Make your QTS, PGCE, school direct, apprenticeship, ECT status or overseas route clear before the reader hunts for it.

Classroom impact

Show phase, subject, year groups, class profile, assessment practice, progress evidence and how you respond to misconceptions.

Behaviour and safeguarding

Evidence routines, relationships, safe learning environments, pastoral awareness and appropriate escalation.

Adaptive teaching

Show how you support mixed attainment, SEND, EAL, disadvantaged pupils and pupils needing challenge.

Template structure

Lead with phase, subject, standards evidence and recent teaching.

The best teacher CV is specific enough for the vacancy. A Year 5 teacher, GCSE maths teacher, SEND teacher and supply teacher should not sound interchangeable.

Start with this structure

Header

Name, location, phone, email, target role, subject or phase, QTS or training status. Keep personal details professional and concise.

Profile

Four focused lines covering subject or phase, classroom context, teaching strengths and the role you are targeting.

Teaching evidence

Highlight lesson planning, curriculum sequencing, assessment, behaviour routines, safeguarding, SEND support and parent communication.

Experience

Most recent first. Include school type, key stages, subjects, class profile, responsibilities, outcomes and collaboration.

Education and CPD

Show QTS route, PGCE or degree, placements, ECT induction, safeguarding training, curriculum CPD and subject knowledge enhancement where relevant.

Bullet examples

Show the teaching work behind the job title.

Replace generic responsibility lists with evidence of planning, assessment, adaptation, behaviour, safeguarding and collaboration.

Secondary teacher

  • Planned and delivered KS3 and GCSE lessons using modelled examples, retrieval practice and checks for understanding.
  • Used assessment data and pupil work to identify misconceptions, adapt sequencing and prepare targeted revision tasks.

Primary teacher

  • Delivered broad curriculum lessons across core and foundation subjects, adapting tasks for pupils with varied starting points.
  • Used formative assessment, phonics evidence and book reviews to plan next steps and support pupil progress.

ECT or trainee teacher

  • Built evidence against the Teachers' Standards through mentored planning, observed lessons, reflection and pupil assessment.
  • Developed consistent classroom routines, clear explanations and scaffolded tasks across two contrasting school placements.

SEND or pastoral focus

  • Worked with SENCO, teaching assistants and pastoral staff to adapt learning, support behaviour plans and reduce barriers to participation.
  • Communicated with parents and carers professionally, keeping records accurate and escalating safeguarding concerns through school policy.

Primary, secondary and SEND

Tune the same CV to the school, phase and advert.

A school CV should echo the vacancy without copying it blindly. Pull out the key stage, curriculum need, class profile, behaviour context, safeguarding responsibilities and any specialist subject or SEND requirement.

Before you apply, check the advert for:

  • Phase, key stage, subject and exam board where relevant
  • QTS, ECT, PGCE, subject knowledge or overseas qualification requirements
  • Behaviour, safeguarding, SEND, EAL and pastoral responsibilities
  • Assessment, curriculum, intervention and parent communication expectations

Research checked

Built from current UK teaching and workforce guidance.

Last checked 17 June 2026. This page uses GOV.UK Teachers' Standards, National Careers Service role guidance, Get Into Teaching route guidance and official school workforce data.

Teachers' Standards

GOV.UK says the standards set minimum requirements for teachers' practice and conduct in England.

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National Careers Service

Secondary teachers teach 11 to 16, or up to 19 in schools with sixth forms, and need QTS for most primary and secondary schools in England.

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Get Into Teaching

Official guidance covers teaching routes, QTS, PGCE, school placements, subject knowledge enhancement and changing career into teaching.

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School workforce data

The 2024 school workforce release reported 2,200 teacher vacancies in November 2024, down from a 2023 peak but still a meaningful hiring signal.

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