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This is a clean and professional CV template tailored for a teacher, teaching assistant, tutor and other similar teaching roles. It includes example content for an English Teacher, showcasing experience across Key Stages 3 to 5, with pastoral care and intervention expertise. Perfect for educators looking to present their qualifications and skills clearly and effectively.
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SARAH LEWIS
ENGLISH TEACHER
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Profile
Dedicated and passionate English Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and extensive experience across Key Stages 3 to 5. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering inclusive classrooms, and supporting students with diverse needs. Relocated to Derby to pursue new opportunities, bringing a track record of excellent classroom management, effective pastoral care, and a commitment to professional development.
Work History
Teacher of English / The Henry Box School, Oxfordshire / Sept 2022 – Dec 2024
- Taught Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 English, including A-level English Literature.
- Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans aligned with the national curriculum.
- Led GCSE intervention sessions, improving student pass rates by 12%.
- Provided pastoral care as a tutor, delivering PSHE sessions and supporting student well-being.
- Participated in professional development programmes, achieving Teacher Development Trust Gold Standard.
Key achievements:
- Introduced creative writing workshops that saw increased student participation in national writing competitions.
- Established a reading mentor programme for Year 7 students.
Teacher of English (SEMH Specialism) / Grafham Grange School, Surrey / Sept 2019 – Aug 2022
- Worked with students aged 11-18 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
- Designed tailored lesson plans to accommodate individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Provided 1:1 support for students requiring additional literacy development.
- Contributed to the wider school community through the mentorship of trainee teachers.
Key achievements:
- Successfully improved literacy levels across Key Stage 3, with 85% of students achieving expected progress.
- Awarded the Trust’s “Outstanding Contribution to Well-being” for establishing a mindfulness programme.
Other work experience
Private Tutor | Sept 2015 – July 2019
Delivered tailored English and Maths sessions for KS2-KS4 students during undergraduate studies.
Supported students in preparation for GCSEs, helping raise grades by at least one level.
Catch-Up Programme Coordinator | Jan 2023 – Dec 2024
Organised and led after-school English and Maths sessions for underperforming Year 7 and 8 students.
Collaborated with parents and staff to identify key improvement areas.
Creating and posting content for social media channels.
Qualifications
PGCE in Secondary Education (English)
University of Birmingham | Sept 2018 – July 2019
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature – First Class
University of Leeds | Sept 2015 – June 2018
Other:
A Levels: English Literature (A*), History (A), Psychology (B), Sixth Form College, Newcastle
10 GCSEs, including English (A*), Maths (A), and Science (A), St. Mary’s High School, Newcastle
Skills
Lesson planning + delivery
Expertise in planning differentiated lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
Classroom management
Skilled in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Pastoral care
Strong commitment to supporting students’ mental health and well-being.
Literacy development
Focus on improving literacy rates through targeted interventions.
45 Greenfield Road, Derby, DE1 3PQ
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