What is a good opening line/paragraph in a personal statement when applying for teaching jobs?

Question

I completed a 4 year degree course in teaching and then moved to teach abroad for a year. I am now looking to move back to england and complete my nqt year. Any ideas as to what will make the people reading my personal statement remember me? Thanks

Answer 1

The opening line should be about why you are applying for the post in question and include how your skills and experience match having read the person spec. I would avoid trying to be too clever with buzz words unless you can use them with congruence. True passion and enthusiasm to enhance young people's learning is far more important and will deliver a lasting impact.

Answer 2

Cut out anything where you admit weakness, especially the distracted part. Although it makes you sound like a nice person, bubbly has connotations of someone who doesn't know how to shut up and being an airhead, even though you come across as quite intelligent through the rest of the statement, so you might want to remove bubbly and just have sociable. You have to appear confident, but not cocky, so admitting bad points in statements is generally a bad idea. It's too long, unimportant bits such as the trips you've been on and some of the details on your work experience could be removed too. Go over the grammar, especially if you're using writing as your main hobby. Your spelling seems fairly good, but always double check it. I'd suggest using the spelling checker in Microsoft Word, if you don't have it at home your school should have it installed. I used to do a lot of writing myself, so I know that people rarely notice their own mistakes and keep making them, myself included. It might be an idea to see what your teachers have put on your written references if your school sends them out, so you can work around it. Some places will also have people to help you write the statements and check them for you, though that tends to be colleges more than schools I think. Good luck from someone who's also in the middle of writing his personal statement and also applying for English Language. If I can help any more, click on my name to IM or e-mail me.

Answer 3

Teaching Job Application Personal Statement

Answer 4

You to use some current buzz words. Start with something to do with wanting to inspire young people to pursue lifelong learning. Then pander to the interviewers by saying that teachers play a vital role in shaping citizens of the future and they are role models to encourage children to be as amazing as they can be. All sounds airy fairy so then follow with something serious and factual related to your subject capabilities. (If going for primary focus on core unless going for a specifically foundation subject job. Even if you love your foundation subject, the bottom line is high score requirements in core curriculum).

Answer 5

Your appreciation for teaching and the effect that teaching abroad had on your career especially how well-off UK schools are compared to foriegn ones. How you will bring into the classroom first hand knowledge of other countries and customs to enhace the education of your students.
Good Luck

Answer 6

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Answer 7

From the time I was born, I have been a teacher.

Answer 8

i like: I endorse capital punishment. bring back the cane.

the 3R's responsibility. resolution and restitution.

Answer 9

i care about the future generation