Opening+Letter

The opening letter is your chance to shine. This is often the first and sometimes the only thing that the selection team will look at when making their first round of decisions.


 * Make sure your first paragraph hooks the reader in. It needs to show your passion and why you want to work at their school.
 * A teaching opening letter can be 1 - 2 pages long. 1/2 a page is not enough. You want the reader to find out as much as possible about you and your fit to the position, without them having to open your CV.
 * If you are using a letterhead/image/watermark throughout your CV it can look professional to include this on your opening letter

**Format** - professional language, clearly set out, some bullet points to highlight key information


 * New paragraph for each new idea...eg
 * paragraph 1 - introduction, why do you want to be a teacher at their school, do some research - look at the schools info pack/website etc
 * paragraph 2 - your strengths, personal and curriculum (these can be bullet pointed)
 * paragraph 3 - 4 address the job description, particular curric areas or strengths the school is looking for. Use highlights from postings - don't talk about what you believe - **talk about what you do.**
 * final paragraph - again show your excitement and enthusiasm for teaching at their school
 * Yours sincerely...

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