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Teacher CV Example (2026)

This example is for a qualified secondary teacher a few years past their ECT induction who wants a middle leadership role. It shows how to set out QTS, subject and Key Stages, and how to show results through pupil outcomes, attendance and the extras you run.

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Why this CV works

  • Secondary maths teacher with QTS and five years' experience teaching Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

    QTS, subject and Key Stages in the first line: the three things a head of department checks before reading on.

  • In summer 2025, 78% of my Year 11 set achieved grade 4 or above in GCSE maths, against a target of 70%.

    Exam results against a target are the clearest outcome a teacher can show, and they are honest about which class.

  • Run a weekly after-school GCSE revision club; regular attenders improved by an average of one grade between mocks and the final exams.

    Shows impact beyond timetabled lessons, with a measured result rather than a vague “ran revision sessions”.

  • Lead KS3 assessment for the department: rewrote the Year 8 end-of-unit tests and moderate marking across 6 teachers.

    Assessment and moderation across a team is middle-leader work, which supports the role she is applying for.

  • Form tutor to a Year 9 group of 28, with attendance at 95% against a school average of 92%.

    Pastoral results matter to schools as much as exam results, and the school average gives the figure context.

Skills to include

  • Subject knowledge across Key Stages
  • Lesson planning and sequencing
  • Adaptive teaching and differentiation
  • SEND support and EHC plans
  • Assessment, marking and moderation
  • Behaviour management
  • Safeguarding
  • Pastoral care and form tutoring
  • Exam board specifications (AQA, Edexcel)
  • School MIS and online learning tools

Mistakes to avoid

  • Not stating QTS, your subject and the Key Stages you teach at the top, which is how schools sort applications.
  • Describing the lessons you planned instead of outcomes: results against target, progress, attendance, clubs you ran.
  • Leaving out pastoral and whole-school work such as form tutoring, trips and clubs, which schools value alongside classroom teaching.

Country tip

In England, state your QTS with the year and whether you have completed ECT induction, and have your teacher reference number (TRN) ready. Schools need an enhanced DBS check, so say if you are on the Update Service. Many schools and academy trusts also ask for their own application form under safer recruitment rules.

Frequently asked questions

What should a teacher CV include?

Your QTS and subject, a short profile, each post with the Key Stages and classes you teach, results and responsibilities, your teacher training, and your DBS status.

How do I write a CV as an Early Career Teacher (ECT)?

Lead with your PGCE or teacher training route and QTS, then your placements: Key Stages, classes, any pupil progress you tracked, and the extras you helped with, such as clubs or trips.

Do teachers in the UK need a CV or an application form?

Often both. Many schools and trusts use their own form for safer recruitment, but a CV is still useful for agencies, independent schools and uploading to job sites.

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