Drama teacher CV example

Get education right on your nursery teacher’s CV

Having a solid educational background is essential to work as a nursery teacher. This role requires a minimum of a degree in an early-years subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for candidates looking to work in mainstream schools. Candidates who do not hold a degree in this subject must showcase teacher status via the early year’s initial teacher training course (EYITT). In nursery settings, a minimum of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) is required.

While in-house training and professional development are looked at in these roles, candidates must hold the correct qualifications to be considered.

The education section should include details about each year of study, such as:

• School, college, university or training provider
• Year of qualification
• Level of qualification, for example, QTS, BA (Hons), GCSE
• Subject or course title – don’t worry about this for high school courses

Example education section for a piano teacher

Adding contact details to your drama teacher CV

Many job applications get separated from the original correspondence, so it’s essential to note your contact details at the top of your CV. This is the only way employers can reach you to discuss the next steps. Include:

• Full name – middle names don’t matter
• Address – a general location is often enough
• Phone number – and turn mobiles off silent
• Email address – keep it work appropriate

Example of contact section for a drama teacher CV

How to write a personal statement for your drama teacher CV

A personal statement is a short paragraph, usually three to four sentences long, highlighting your best qualities and proudest accomplishments. It’s the first thing an employer will read, so make every word count. The structure looks a little like this:

• Opening sentence – mention years of experience and specialisms
• Middle sentence(s) – talk about what you can achieve
• Closing sentence – reiterate your unique skill set

There’s a knack to sounding professional and confident in your personal statement. The best examples:

• Write in the third person – it sounds less self-centred
• Only include information relevant to the job description
• Use positive adjects – like “devoted”, “patient”, and “empathetic”

To make your statement stand out, substantiate claims with numbers. After all, anyone can say they’re a successful drama teacher – it means very little without evidence!

Can you provide tangible results to set you apart from the competition? For example, you might have achieved a 91% pass rate at GSCE level. Or organised a multi-year live performance with over 100 participants and 500 spectators.

Example of personal statement for a drama teacher CV

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How to present your work history on a drama teacher CV

The work history section is perhaps the most interesting to employers. Alongside demonstrating job-specific skills, it reveals your career trajectory. Hiring managers can see how long you typically stay in a position, whether you’ve been promoted, and recurring strengths or weaknesses (through what you don’t mention). You can talk about:

• Full-time and part-time roles
• Temporary roles
• Internships and work placements 
• Summer jobs 
• Volunteering

Starting from your current or most recent position, mention:

• Job title 
• Company name and location
• Employment dates
• Summary of duties – between three and six

You don’t want to sound robotic here. Instead, personalise this section to highlight real-world accomplishments. For instance, what sounds more exciting:

“Created engaging comedy class plans.”

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“Devised a brand-new comedy course that led to a 62% uptake of students taking drama at AS and A Level.”

Lastly, use a wealth of action verbs to channel enthusiasm. Employers read through hundreds of CVs, so this will catch their attention and keep them wanting more. You aren’t just “responsible for” learning resources – you “designed”, “streamlined”, or “pioneered” them.

Example of work experience for a drama teacher CV

Skills worth having on your drama teacher CV

The CV skills section of your drama teacher CV summarises your most sought-after attributes. It often determines who moves onto the interview stage, so it’s worth careful consideration.

Illustrate technical knowledge and personality traits by combining hard and soft skills. Hard skills are job-specific, such as costume design and scripting. Soft skills are usually transferable – think “detail orientated” and “well organised”.

When selecting hard skills, re-read the job specification to identify what the employer is looking for, then reflect a few of these traits back to them. While you don’t want to sound like you’re copying the advertisement, it’s a valuable exercise to guide the writing process.

Talking about yourself can feel awkward, so ask friends, family, or former colleagues to help you with soft skills. For example, they might describe you as “self-motivated” even if you don’t feel like you are!

Stuck for ideas? You might describe yourself like this:

• “I can engage students with drama and theatricality, which improves their all-around education.”
• “I am an effective communicator with students, parents, and all levels of school management.”
• “I am funny and can teach students how to express themselves appropriately through humour.”

Here are some essentials and nice-to-haves you could also include:

How to add education to your drama teacher CV

As with any teaching position, you must prove that you have the correct qualifications to work in an educational environment. Employers won’t take your application further if you fail to mention your credentials.

To become a drama teacher in a school, you’ll need to complete a university degree in Drama or Theatre Studies, alongside a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Alternatively, pick a course that combines both, such as PGCE (Secondary) Drama. Here, you’ll focus on your development as a drama teacher rather than a performer.

Whatever you choose, you’ll undertake teaching placements as part of your studies. You should mention these in the work experience section above.

Here are a few things to outline when highlighting your qualifications:

• School, college, university, or other training institution
• Study start and end dates
• Graduation dates
• Qualification level – GSCE, A Level etc.
• Course title – not required for secondary school

Example of education for a drama teacher CV