Teacher skills for your CV

Teachers plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and contribute to school life. Employers prioritise QTS, subject knowledge, behaviour management, and evidence of pupil progress.

  • Education
  • Salary range £28,000 – £50,000 (Main/Upper Pay Scale)
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Hard skills10
Soft skills6
Tools6
Certifications4

Hard skills

The technical skills for this role, grouped by how much they matter.

Essential 6 skills

  • Lesson Planning & DeliveryDifferentiated for mixed abilities
  • Assessment for LearningFormative and summative assessment
  • Behaviour ManagementClassroom strategies and de-escalation
  • Curriculum KnowledgeNational Curriculum or exam specifications
  • DifferentiationAdapting for SEND, EAL, G&T pupils
  • SafeguardingFundamental requirement for all roles

Important 3 skills

  • Phonics/Reading StrategiesEspecially for primary and English roles
  • Data TrackingPupil progress, attainment gaps
  • SEND SupportEHCPs, graduated response, differentiation

Valuable 1 skill

  • EdTech ToolsGoogle Classroom, Kahoot, Seesaw

Soft skills

  • Patience
  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Resilience
  • Organisation
  • Empathy

Tools

  • Google Classroom
  • SIMS
  • Arbor
  • Kahoot
  • Twinkl
  • Microsoft Teams

Certifications

  • QTS
  • Safeguarding Level 2/3
  • First Aid (Paediatric)
  • SENCO Award
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How to show these on your CV

  • Lead with pupil outcomes: "Raised reading attainment by 15% through targeted interventions."
  • Mention specific programmes (Read Write Inc, White Rose Maths).
  • Include extra-curricular contributions — they show commitment beyond the classroom.

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