Art teacher CV example

Adding contact details to your art teacher's CV

Start writing your CV by entering your contact details at the top of the page. Write your full name in a larger font. Then include your contact information: address, phone number, and email. Optionally, you can also write that you’re available for relocation or remote working opportunities.

Example of contact section for an art teacher CV

Writing your art teacher CV’s personal statement

Your personal statement (sometimes known as a personal summary) is one of the most important sections of your art teacher CV. Although it’s just 2-3 sentences long, it should outline your experience and show what you could bring to a new role.

Because your recruiter will likely read this section first, include your biggest selling points here. You can also include some positive adjectives to describe your personality, which will help your application stand out from the crowd. Here are some good power words to include in an art teacher’s personal statement:

• Creative
• Passionate
• Dynamic
• Engaging
• Imaginative
• Collaborative 
• Inspirational
• Empathetic
• Dedicated
• Attentive

Example of personal statement for an art teacher CV

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Adding experience section to your art teacher CV

The work experience section is the most important part of the document if you’ve chosen the reverse chronological format for your art teacher CV. When reviewing this part of your CV, recruiters look for two things: recency and relevance. 

Starting with your most recent or current position, list all the jobs you’ve had that directly relate to working as an art teacher. Write your job title, start and end dates, name of the organisation, and its location. Then, use bullet points to list key responsibilities you’ve had in each job.

Don’t forget to mention the metrics. It can be difficult to quantify your impact as an artist, but by including facts and figures from your previous positions, you can help your application stand out. Whether 95% of your class passed their exams or a record number of students decided to study the subject at university, these statistics will show your past impact.

Example of work experience for an art teacher CV

Top skills for your art teacher CV

Art teachers need a particular blend of skills to ensure that they (and their students) are successful. The strengths and abilities that employers are looking for in art teachers’ CVs include the ability to inspire creativity and encourage artistic growth. This goes far beyond artistic expertise, as they’ll also need to be able to manage a classroom, understand different teaching methods, and connect with students on an individual level through strong communication skills.

To make your art teacher CV stand out, it’s important to highlight a mix of soft and hard skills. Demonstrating a balance of technical and interpersonal abilities will show employers that you can not only teach art but also create a supportive and engaging learning environment.

By demonstrating skills such as artistic versatility, lesson planning, classroom management, and relationship building, you’ll present yourself as a well-rounded candidate capable of motivating students and fostering a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Outlining education on an art teacher CV

Whether you have primary art teacher qualifications or have passed an alternative art teacher education program, make sure to highlight your professional training when writing your CV’s education section. Employers want to see that you possess the necessary qualifications to guide students in developing their artistic talents while meeting curriculum standards.

To work as an art teacher in the UK, you’ll typically need to demonstrate your Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), achieved through a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a focus on art or secondary education, an undergraduate degree in Art Education or a related field, or an Alternative Art Teacher Education Programme, such as School Direct, Teach First, or other accredited routes to QTS.

When formatting this section, we recommend including the following information:

• Name of the qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Arts or PGCE)
• School or university you attended
• Year you obtained the qualification
• Optionally, highlights of the programme (e.g., specialisation or key university accomplishments)

You can also use this section to highlight any additional qualifications you’ve gained or to highlight any work placements you’ve undertaken through your university. For new teachers, practical teaching experience gained during training programmes is invaluable. Highlight your work placements by specifying the schools you worked at, the age groups you taught, and any notable achievements, such as delivering successful lessons or organising an art exhibition.

Example of education for an art teacher CV