Job Application Letter for a Teaching Position: Sample and Guide

A teaching application letter should tell the school which subject and level you can teach, how you plan and assess learning, and why that experience fits the advertised role.

Choose classroom evidence

Use one example from lesson planning, assessment or classroom management. A specific example can be a writing exercise you used to identify errors and plan a revision lesson. A teaching intern can use supervised placement experience and should identify it as such.

Sample teaching application letter

Dear Headteacher,
I am applying for the English Teacher position advertised by your school. My teaching experience includes planning secondary English lessons, preparing writing activities and using assessment results to guide revision.
In a recent unit, I reviewed learners’ paragraph writing to identify recurring problems with sentence structure. I used short editing exercises in the next lesson and checked progress through a second writing task.
I have attached my CV and the documents requested in the advert. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours faithfully,
Amina Mussa

Adapt the letter to the school

Replace the sample details with your actual qualifications, subject and level. If the advert asks for a registration document or a specific curriculum background, state what you hold or have taught. Check that the CV and letter describe your experience consistently.

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