Employability CV Writing Template Pack for SEND School Leavers, KS4/Post-16: Sample CVs + Brag Sheet

Plenty of young people leave school convinced they have nothing to put on a CV. They usually have more than they think: helping at home, looking after a pet, a sport, a club, volunteering, a school job. This resource helps them find it and write it down.

What’s included:

• A simple, clear CV template set out in the order employers expect
• Three sample CVs for school leavers with different experience and interests
• A “brag sheet” that draws out strengths, skills and experience through simple questions
• Word banks for skills and personal qualities
• A checklist for a finished CV
• Teacher notes for teaching it over two or three lessons

How to use it:

• Careers and employability lessons in KS4, sixth form or college
• Preparation for work experience, supported internships, apprenticeships or part-time jobs
• 1:1 sessions with a careers adviser, mentor or key worker
• Evidence towards the Employment outcome in Preparing for Adulthood

Written in plain language with lots of space and clear structure, suitable for learners working at Entry Level as well as those preparing for Level 1 and 2 courses.

I’m a teacher with 20+ years in education. Watching a young person realise they do have something to offer an employer is one of the best parts of the job.

Note: the template is also handy for personal statements and college application forms. Also part of my Preparing for Adulthood Pack.

Differentiation ideas: learners can complete the brag sheet orally with a TA scribing, then copy key points into the template. More confident learners can tailor two versions of their CV for different jobs.

Format and licence: PDF, prints clearly in black and white on A4. Single teacher licence; please buy an extra licence for colleagues. If something doesn’t work for your learners, leave a review or send me a message through Tes and I’ll look at updating it.