Secondary School Teacher Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’ve spent my career working with students across Year 7 to 12, and I’ve found that clear planning and steady routines make a real difference in student outcomes. In my current role I’ve used a mix of inquiry tasks and structured worksheets to cover the prescribed curriculum, with lesson data showing a steady rise in student engagement and comprehension. At [Previous Company], I supported a class of 28 in mathematics and science, and the year finished with significantly improved assessment results in both subjects. I am comfortable with curriculum delivery, assessment design, and differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs. I regularly prepare resources, run discussion prompts, and adapt activities to suit students’ interests while keeping an eye on disciplinary expectations. I’ve also worked on parent communication and liaised with staff to align teaching with school priorities, including extracurricular planning and student development support. One example from last year stands out. A group of students in a Year 9 science class were disengaged at term start, so I revised the unit to centre on local environmental topics and guided class discussions to build peer collaboration. By term end, student feedback indicated improved confidence and the class completed a practical project with solid learning gains. I kept detailed records of progress and used formative checks to adjust teaching as needed. I’m available to discuss how I can contribute to [Company Name]. I look forward to a conversation about how my classroom practice and collaboration with parents and colleagues can support your students and school programmes. Kind regards, [Your Name]