School Teacher cover letter example

For B.Ed graduates applying to primary and secondary teaching roles.

What to highlight

• Name your subject and classes, and your teaching practice school.
• Show a result: improved scores, a new activity, an engaged class.
• Mention communication with parents and use of digital tools.

Example letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the post of Mathematics Teacher for classes 6 to 8. I completed my B.Sc in Mathematics and my B.Ed this year, and my teaching practice confirmed that helping children understand, not memorise, is the work I want to do.

During my 16-week teaching practice at a government high school, I taught mathematics to two sections of class 7. Many students struggled with fractions, so I introduced short activities with paper strips and real prices from a local market; in the unit test that followed, the class average rose from 52 to 68 percent. I prepared weekly worksheets, kept simple records of each student's progress, and spoke with parents of students who needed extra help. I am comfortable using smart boards and Google Classroom.

Your school values activity-based learning and close contact with parents, which is how I like to teach. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your students' learning.

Sincerely,
[Your name]

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