Like with any jobs, first impressions in a job application are all important. This generally occurs in the form of a CV or resume, so getting it right and making it stand out from the competition is key.

Depending upon the amount of responsibilities the job you’re applying to has, you may need to expand more than for an entry teaching position, but you should always make sure that it is at least a couple of pages. It needs to provide; some background on who you are; what you’re interested in, what motivates you and what you want to achieve, and then it needs to provide some information on your time in the workplace; your experience, expertise, qualifications and licenses.

What you need to try to do in your short introduction is demonstrate how enthusiastic you are about teaching. If the job is particularly competitive then this could mean showing how you’re willing to go above and beyond the minimum requirements, maybe by setting up an after school program or something else which is likely to help improve students’ results.