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NQT Special Edition: Applying for that dream post

Two crucial elements when applying for a teaching post are the quality of your CV/personal statement, as well as how you perform in the interview lesson. Robyn Johnstone offers some advice...

Many teachers do not realise that an effective CV can make the difference between being shortlisted for the job of their dreams and not making it past the first stage of recruitment.

Often NQTs and teaching graduates struggle the most because they may have not written a CV before and they lack the experience to stand out. By following these guidelines you can ensure you are giving yourself the best possible chance of success.

Teachers need to understand the importance of a teaching CV to help them focus on what experience they have and what skills they have developed. This needs to be refined into a succinct and concise document. Once you have a strong teaching CV, it makes it easy to quickly market yourself to prospective schools. Employers often know there is no ideal match but through a CV you can present yourself as close a fit as possible.

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