High School Teacher CV Example and Writing Guide

Secondary schools hire teachers who know their subject well and can prepare students for board exams. Your CV should name the subjects and grades you teach, the exam boards you know, such as Matric, O Level or IGCSE, and the results your students achieved. Keep language simple and put your strongest result in the first job bullet.

Use this template Start blank

What to include in a high school teacher CV

  • List the exam boards you know, such as Federal, Sindh, Punjab, Cambridge O Level or IGCSE.
  • Show board exam results as percentages and compare them with the school average if you can.
  • Name the subject you teach in the headline so the CV is easy to sort.
  • Mention lab work, science fairs, debates or quiz teams to show activities beyond lessons.
  • Add your digital teaching tools, for example Zoom, Google Classroom or YouTube lessons.

Sample profile (copy the idea, not the words)

Secondary school teacher with 8 years of experience teaching Physics and Mathematics for grades 9-12. Strong record in board exam preparation, with over 85% of students passing with A or B grades in recent years.

Skills to consider

Board exam preparation, Physics practical labs, Mathematics teaching, Lesson and unit planning, Student assessment, Google Classroom, Career counselling, Classroom management.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing duties like "teaching" without a grade or result
  • Mixing many unrelated subjects that you cannot really teach
  • Forgetting to add the year of your B.Ed or teaching certificate

How to write a high school teacher CV step by step

  1. Start with your contact details and headline. Write your name, phone, e-mail and city, and a headline such as "Secondary School Teacher - Physics and Mathematics".
  2. Write a two to three sentence profile. Say who you are, how many years of experience you have and one result you are proud of.
  3. List experience, newest first. For every job give the title, employer, dates and two to four bullet points that show results.
  4. Add education and certificates. Include degree, institute and year. Add licences or short courses that the job needs.
  5. Finish with skills and languages. Choose skills from the job advert that are really yours.
  6. Proofread and export as PDF. A PDF keeps your layout the same on every device.

High School Teacher CV: frequently asked questions

How to write a high school teacher CV with no experience?

Use your degree, teaching practice and private tuition as experience. Name the subject and grade you taught and one result, such as a student who improved from C to B.

What should a high school teacher CV include?

Contact details, a short profile, subject and grades taught, results, qualifications, skills and references. Keep it to one or two pages.

What is the best high school teacher CV format for Gulf and abroad jobs?

Use a clean reverse-chronological format with your nationality, teaching licence, curriculum experience (British, American or Indian) and years of experience at the top. Attach attested certificates when asked.

More CV examples

Teacher CV example

Education

PST Teacher CV example

Education

Lecturer CV example

Education

Professor CV example

Education

See all CV examples · Read CV writing guides