The Best Teacher Cover Letter Examples

Consider this teacher cover letter sample as an example of what kind of information you could include in your cover letter: 

 

Dear Mrs. Johnson, 

 

As a newly qualified secondary school teacher, I would like to express my interest in the teaching job within your modern languages department. I recently graduated with honours (and distinction) from the University of Glasgow with a dual degree in education and French. I feel I am the ideal candidate for the role of a French teacher at St Mary’s High School because of my drive and commitment to providing children with the best possible learning experience. 

 

Over the course of my probationary year at Govan High School, I gained valuable teaching experience, and have become particularly adept at adjusting  lesson plans to suit the requirements of classes with mixed needs. I undertook a project with my fourth-year class, in tandem with the history and art departments, to translate and make a short, historically accurate production of Les Miserables. This production was a success, and since then, 15 of the 18 children involved in the production have elected to take both French and history into their fifth and sixth years. 

 

Before undertaking a PDGE degree, I worked part-time as a tutor. As such, I also have 6 years of experience in teaching French informally. I favour a collaborative teaching style where possible, but am willing and able to adjust my teaching methods to the needs of the child and school. 

 

I look forward to speaking with you about this teaching position soon. 

 

Yours sincerely, 

 

Tom Smith

 

This cover letter example can act as a good template if you have limited experience in writing cover letters.

Before beginning to write your teacher cover letter, add your contact information at the top with your name, phone number and email address. Also include your professional social media links, such as your LinkedIn profile. Next, address the hiring manager directly by name in the salutation. This is preferable to a general greeting such as “Dear Hiring Manager,” because it shows that the job seeker did some research about the school and read the job listing carefully. This leaves a good first impression.

Now that the preliminaries are complete, here’s how to add your information in a standard teaching cover letter format:

First paragraph: Introduce yourself with a hook and list your best achievements 

The first paragraph of your cover letter should grab the recruiter’s attention. You want to provide enough interesting information about yourself as it relates to the job advert so that the recruiter wants to read your entire job application. In this example cover letter, the applicant states he is a recent graduate with a dual degree and is an enthusiastic teacher.

Second paragraph: Give more information about how you’re the best fit for the job

Collaborative, cross-department learning is a major focus right now, so whether you are applying to be a math teacher or an English teacher, highlight times when your experience teaching one subject has touched on another. This example gives a detailed and complex scenario, but it can be as simple as translating a text being taught in the English department or consulting with history students when creating renaissance-style art compositions.

Third paragraph: Call to action

Every cover letter should end with a re-statement of your interest in the job, and a call to action. This can be as simple as, “I hope to speak with you soon.” 

If you want to make the process of creating your cover letter easier, consider using the CV Help cover letter builder to ensure perfect formatting. Just remember to proofread for grammatical errors and typos before you send your application!

For those applying to educational roles, you might find our detailed guides particularly useful