Teaching is a noble profession that contributes to the development of societies. Many of you were inspired by previous teachers and found their vocation thanks to them. Teaching is also a talent and a love of giving and sharing. If teaching interests you, you are in the right place to craft the best teaching application letter. Let’s get started!

How to Apply for Teaching Jobs:

There are many subjects at school. A teacher should be able to convey knowledge and skills, regardless of the subject. Applying for this job is not an easy task. Although this job secures a good living, getting access to it requires a good set of skills, including participation in other curricular activities with students. Take a look at; A list of Jobs That Involve Working With Kids.

When you have the intention to become a teacher, you should consider these steps:

1. Make a good resume/ CV that introduces your candidature. For this section, take a look at this; What are the Important Sections in a Teacher's Resume?

2. If you don’t have a previous teaching experience, try to volunteer or get the necessary training so that you become a priority in any job vacancy.

3. When you find a teaching job offer, do not hesitate to submit your application. If you are doubtful about this offer, you can send an inquiry letter to the school principal.

Remember that a teacher’s application differs from one school to another. Some educational establishments upload an online application form on their official websites. If this is the case, you can fill up the application form, attached with a resume. However, insignificant cases, a teaching application consists of a resume/ CV and an application letter.

How to Get a Teaching Job?

A teaching job comes after many trials. To make this journey easy for you, you need to follow these steps:

Do Research about the school you intend to teach in and inquire about vacancies.

It is better to have a reference in the teaching field.

Keep a copy of your application, in case you need it later.

Avoid grammatical mistakes while writing your resume/ application and, more precisely, your statement.

A Teaching Application Form, How does it look like?

This document depends on the school you are planning to work in. You can find it either online like Teach for India, or in the school reception itself. There are many types of teaching application forms. Some of them are like MCQ (multiple-choice questions). They require putting a tick on the right optional answers. Others require a written response. The majority of teaching application forms include these elements:

1.Personal Details:

The first thing you need to do is to write your personal information; your name, address, marital status, contact info, etc...

2.Experience:

It is essential to write about your teaching history in this section. You should mention your latest teaching experience job and adding other professional details.

3.Education:

List your degrees in a chronological way, including your teaching training.

4.Reference:

If you have any teaching network, put it as a reference. Don’t forget to inform his person about that.

How to Write a Personal Statement?

A personal Statement is a salient part of a teaching application. It is a short and concise summary of your teaching journey, including your skills, experience, roles, and motives. Many applicants feel that writing a personal statement is hard for them. Here is a sample that might help you craft your own

A Sample Personal Statement

I am an experienced teacher. I have had a passion for this job since my childhood. During that period, I used to play this role and imitate my teachers. Now, I have become their successor, and I pledged myself to dedicate my life to this job. After my graduation, I started following the new methods of teaching subjects. I have always worked on creating an interactive class where students can participate and add value to the lesson's activities.

Every summer holiday, I continue my teaching activity as an English teacher in the private institute of languages. My duty was to help students investing their summer holidays in becoming more fluent and proficient in the literature. Moreover, I participate in various extracurricular activities such as scrabble, chess games, and mental calculation clubs. These activities are enriching in developing the student’s personality and skills after class sessions.

My love for teaching does not end there. I am active on social media, and I have my own Youtube teaching channel. This online experience opened the path for me to participate in conferences. I was recently invited to a meeting related to teaching English to kids with special needs and another one on teaching kids with autism.

I hope to get the opportunity to continue my teaching journey inside your educational establishment. I am looking forward to hearing from you after submitting my application.

If you are a teaching veteran, check this out; Best Jobs for Former Teachers - In Education and Other Sectors. 

If you are no longer interested in teaching, you can try this out; What are some best jobs for teachers who don’t want to teach? 

Now let’s take a look at how to write a teaching application letter:

A Sample Teaching Application Letter:

School Name & Address

Phone Number

Date: 26

Subject: An application for a teaching job

Respected Sir,

My greetings,

I present myself as a candidate for teaching English at (name of the school/high-school). After reading the job description, I inform you that I meet all the requirements for this suggested position.

I have two years of teaching experience, with a certificate in creative writing. I have also directed extracurricular activities and participated in the supervision of school competitions.

With my passion for teaching, I elaborated on a good reputation, reflecting my dedication to work. I have obtained awards for my decent teaching experience and collaboration in additional activities. I also have good reviews from previous colleagues and appraisals from my students’ parents.

I have attached my resume and personal statement to this application letter. I am looking forward to hearing from you very soon.

Thank you,

Your name

Address

Telephone number

Email

This was all about applying for teaching with a sample application letter and an example of writing an impressive personal statement. I hope you find them helpful. Don’t forget to join Fratres for more professional tips and updates.