Classic Professional CV Template (Free, ATS-Friendly)

Professional Summary

Primary teacher with 7 years of experience across KS1 and KS2, currently Year 4 lead and English co-lead. I focus on early reading and on making sure children with EAL get full access to the curriculum. Looking for a Year group or phase leader role in a supportive, inclusive school.

Education

PGCE Primary with QTS

Northvale University2018 - 2019

BA (Hons) English Literature

Northvale University2015 - 2018

Work Experience

Year 4 Teacher and Year Group Lead

Hollins Brook Primary Academy, Leeds2022 - Present

• Lead planning for 3 Year 4 classes and support 2 early career teachers.

• Raised the share of my class at the expected standard in reading from 61% to 83% in a year.

• Introduced a lunchtime reading buddy scheme pairing 30 Year 5 readers with younger pupils.

• Co-lead English across the school, including book scrutiny and staff training sessions.

Class Teacher (Years 2 and 3)

Westmere Primary School, Bradford2019 - 2022

• Taught mixed-ability classes of 30, a third of whom spoke English as an additional language.

• Ran a phonics catch-up group after school closures, with 9 of 11 pupils passing the phonics screening check retake.

• Organised the Year 3 residential trip for 55 pupils.

Certifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Safeguarding and Child Protection training, renewed 2026

Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service

Skills

Lesson planning, Phonics, Guided reading, Maths mastery, Formative assessment, Differentiation, EAL support, SEN support, Behaviour management, Pupil progress tracking, Google Classroom, Parent communication

Professional Development

• Maths mastery teacher development programme (2023)

• Supporting EAL learners in the primary classroom, local authority course (2024)

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Classic Professional CV Template

Rachel Morgan

Professional Summary

Education

PGCE Primary with QTS

BA (Hons) English Literature

Work Experience

Year 4 Teacher and Year Group Lead

Class Teacher (Years 2 and 3)

Certifications

Skills

Professional Development

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