Teacher CV Example & Guide (2026)
A free, recruiter-ready teacher CV example formatted for the UK — A4 sizing, a personal profile, and achievement-led bullet points. Edit it in one click.
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How to write a teacher CV (UK)
Open with a short personal profile, then prove your impact with achievement-led bullet points — each one a result, not a duty. Keep it to two A4 pages, list experience in reverse-chronological order, and mirror the language in the job advert so it passes any applicant tracking system.
Example bullet points to adapt
- Raised the share of students reading at or above grade level from 61% to 82% over two school years using guided reading groups.
- Designed and led a STEM project-based unit that improved math benchmark proficiency by 17 percentage points.
- Implemented and progress-monitored 9 IEPs and 5 504 plans in collaboration with special education staff.
- Integrated Google Classroom and adaptive software, increasing on-task practice minutes by 30% per week.
- Boosted family-conference attendance from 70% to 96% through bilingual outreach and flexible scheduling.
- Differentiated instruction across three reading tiers, moving 14 of 24 students up at least one reading level in one year.
- Co-taught an inclusion classroom of 26 students, maintaining a 4.8/5 administrator observation average.
- Built a positive-behavior system that cut office referrals by 40% over the school year.
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Teacher CV FAQs
What should a teacher CV include in the UK?
A UK teacher CV leads with a short personal profile, then work experience in reverse-chronological order with achievement-led bullet points, key skills, and education. Keep it to two A4 pages, and you don’t need a photo, date of birth, or marital status.
CV or resume — what’s the difference?
In the UK and most of Europe, “CV” is the standard term for the 1–2 page document you send with a job application (what Americans call a resume). Our builder uses A4 sizing and UK conventions when you choose this format.
How long should my CV be?
Two A4 pages is the UK norm. Lead with your strongest, most relevant achievements so a recruiter sees your value in the first half-page.
How do I show student outcomes on a teacher resume?
Use growth data districts already track: percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards, reading-level gains, proficiency increases on benchmark assessments, and attendance or behavior improvements. A line like 'raised the share of students at or above grade-level reading from 61% to 82%' is far more persuasive than 'taught reading.'
Where should I list my teaching certification?
Put your state license, certification type, and any endorsements near the top, often in a dedicated certifications section or under your name. Hiring committees screen for valid credentials first, so make your subject and grade-band authorizations easy to find and include the issuing state.