Teacher jobs London

Teacher Jobs, London

To find the best teacher jobs London there are several steps that you should follow. You need to first ensure that your CV is up to date highlighting your latest positions, relevant experience, and your qualifications. You should also have a CRB check although most employers will complete one of these anyway before you can start working for them. You need to find the most appropriate positions and then complete your application.

Your CV and covering letter are the first experience that a potential employer will usually have of you and they need to really sell your positive attributes and experience; the things that make you the ideal candidate for the advertised post. If they fail to do this then you're highly unlikely to make it beyond the initial application stage. It can really pay dividends to customize a CV for each role that you apply for. Different posts within different schools will usually have different requirements and personalizing your CV for a position you can ensure that you highlight the areas where you meet the desired criteria.

Finding an open position is the next step. There are usually a good selection of teacher jobs London available but this will depend on your subject area, salary demands, type of school you want to work in, and your level of experience and qualifications.

Search online for extensive lists of positions and you will be able to look at temporary posts as well as permanent contracts. If you want to teach people with special needs and have the experience, or if you would rather work evenings and teach at night school, then you should look specifically for these types of role.

If the first stage of your application is successful then you will need to attend at least one interview. If you are applying for a head of year, a subject head, or similarly advanced role then you should expect to have to go through more than one interviewing stage. The interview really gives you a chance to let your personable but professional character shine through, something which most schools look for in their teachers.


When looking for Teacher jobs London stepteachers.co.uk can provide a great resource, with a number of jobs listed for primary and secondary schools across the UK.