The application form and personal statement are the first hurdles to securing a teaching position. As someone who found writing the personal statement challenging, I wanted to share a template that helped me secure several interviews and eventually a permanent teaching position. While the personal statement will need to be personalised to the school you are applying to, a clear and concise template can guide you in the right direction. In the example provided, I was applying to a Catholic Primary School in an area of significant disadvantage. You can adapt the statement to your situation and school. This personal statement also highlights my success with children with SEND in a mainstream setting. The advertised position required experience in this area, so I tailored this part of my statement to showcase my talents and experiences that best relate to the job specification.

World Bee Day is on 20th May and it celebrates the work and importance of Bee’s to our eco-system. Suitable for infants and juniors, with a running time of appropriately 15-20 minutes and can accomodate about 10 to 12 children. Includes a script and fully animinated and transitioned PPT.