Optimising a CV for a secondary teacher looking to for new roles
Our client, an experienced French and Spanish teacher with several years of service in secondary education, reached out to us looking for CV support. Having held leadership positions such as Head of Spanish, our client sought to further her career by optimising her CV for both teaching roles and positions within the broader education and HR sectors. With a strong foundation in curriculum management, student support, and faculty leadership, she was well-positioned to leverage her skills in various professional environments.
Client challenges
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In order to enhance her application for educational roles within schools, she needed to highlight her leadership experience and commitment to student success.
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For roles outside of teaching that she wanted to apply for, she needed to showcase her transferable skills and competencies that are relevant outside of traditional classroom settings.
Our approach
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We refined her original teacher CV content to better reflect her extensive teaching experience and leadership capabilities. The revised CV included a powerful personal summary that encapsulated her dedication to education and her proven track record in curriculum management and student engagement.
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Key sections were reorganised for clarity, with bullet points emphasising her achievements, such as improved student outcomes, effective faculty management, and innovative teaching methods. We highlighted her commitment to inclusivity and her ability to adapt to various educational contexts.
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A new format was employed, ensuring the CV was visually appealing and easy to read, with strategic use of headings and bullet points for emphasis.
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For the non-teaching CV, we crafted a personal statement that articulated the client’s desire to transition into HR and related fields, emphasising her organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience in managing teams and projects.
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We developed a comprehensive skills section that underscored her analytical capabilities, leadership experience, and effective communication skills, all crucial for roles in HR and educational administration.
Result
The two optimised CVs positioned our client as a strong candidate for both teaching and non-teaching roles.
For teaching roles: Her enhanced CV successfully highlighted her leadership experience and commitment to nurturing student success, making her an attractive candidate for schools seeking innovative educators.
For non-teaching roles: The restructured CV effectively communicated her transferable skills and readiness to take on new challenges in the education and HR sector, significantly broadening her job prospects beyond traditional teaching positions.
Emma, Client
“The team at tweak have given me fantastic support and CV advice following a bit of a wobble in my career and my next steps.”
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