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Application for the post of a teacher

Written by Sara Ahmed (English)

A model job application with the layout, the facts to include and the points that earn marks.

The task

You have seen an advertisement for the post of an English teacher in a school. Write an application to the principal. Give your qualifications and experience.

Points that earn marks

  • Address the application to the Principal and give the name of the school.
  • Write a subject line that gives the post.
  • Mention the source of the advertisement, with the date.
  • Give your qualifications, your experience and your skills in short, clear sentences.
  • Say what documents you have enclosed.
  • Ask politely for an interview and end with a courteous closing.
  • Give your name, address, telephone number and the date at the end.

Model application

The Principal

Government Higher Secondary School for Boys

Rawalpindi

Subject: Application for the post of English teacher

Respected Sir,

With reference to your advertisement in the Daily Jang of 5 November, I wish to apply for the post of English teacher in your school. I hold an M.A. in English from the University of the Punjab, with a second division, and a B.Ed. degree, and I have two years of experience in teaching English to Classes 9 and 10.

In my present school I prepared the students for the board examination, and the results of my classes improved from 62 to 78 per cent in two years. I also organised the debating society and a weekly reading hour. I can use computers and presentations to make my lessons more interesting.

I enclose copies of my degrees, my experience certificate and my national identity card. I shall be very grateful if you will give me an opportunity for an interview, and I assure you that I shall work with sincerity and hard work.

Yours obediently,

Imran Shah

House 5, Street 3, Satellite Town, Rawalpindi

Mobile: 0300 0000000

14 November

About 188 words.

Useful phrases

  • With reference to your advertisement
  • I wish to apply for the post of
  • I hold a degree in
  • I have enclosed
  • I shall be grateful if you will give me an opportunity for an interview

Common mistakes

  • Leaving out the subject line or the date.
  • Writing a long story about your life instead of the facts that suit the job.
  • Forgetting to say which documents are enclosed.
  • Making false claims about qualifications or experience.
  • Using informal language or slang.