{"id":1190,"date":"2020-08-09T11:08:33","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T11:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2021-12-30T09:50:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-30T09:50:32","slug":"how-to-write-a-personal-statement-for-a-teaching-job-7-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-for-a-teaching-job-7-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Personal Statement for a Teaching Job &#8211; 7 Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you\u2019re applying for a new teaching job, you want to do everything that you can to impress your future employer. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You want them to see your potential and understand why you\u2019d be such a good fit for the job. Luckily, your personal statement can help you show them exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/register?jobs=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A personal statement is your chance to leave that unique mark on your application and make it more memorable. It will help you stand out from the rest of the candidates and show your personality. All you have to do is know how to write it. Don\u2019t worry, because we\u2019ve got you covered. Keep reading to find some of the best tips on writing a personal statement for a teaching job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/teacher-cover-letter\/\">How to write a great cover letter for teacher jobs?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s break it down together.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Write For a Specific Job<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">First things first, each personal statement that you write needs to be written for a specific job that you have in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That means that you shouldn\u2019t have one generic personal statement and send it out to all teaching job openings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Instead, you need to rewrite it paying attention to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The job description<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type of work it requires<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type of skills they\u2019re looking for<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After you analyze the job description, you can start brainstorming and getting ready to write your personal statement. Adjust it to the job description, and it\u2019s going to have more success than you expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/register?jobs=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1598 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-21-remote-teaching-job-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-21-remote-teaching-job-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-21-remote-teaching-job-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-21-remote-teaching-job-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/best-resume-building-software\/\">Best resume software | Give the finest first impression<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Share Your Education &amp; Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your personal statement should include your previous education and experience that you\u2019ve had so far. But, since you\u2019ll be sending your CV as well, don\u2019t go into too much detail in this part of the personal statement. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make it short and mention,<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Formal education<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Professional experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Skills you\u2019ve acquired<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can make it a one to two-sentence introduction since it\u2019s a more technical part of your personal statement. Then, you can move on to a more personal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-better-online-teacher-best-practices-for-teaching-online\/\">How to be a better online teacher | Best practices for teaching online<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Share What Drives You<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Every potential employer wants to see the passion and drive in their candidates. Since you\u2019re applying for a teaching job, it\u2019s very important that you show your love for the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A teacher needs to be motivated and ready to walk the extra mile just to reach all their students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Therefore, make sure that you cover the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why you love teaching<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How you first started doing it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What makes transferring knowledge so special for you<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What is it about this job you\u2019re so passionate about<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tell them why you love teaching and just how passionate and motivated you are to wake up every day to a job you love. This will make sure they recognize you as a potentially great employee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/teaching-philosophy\/\">What is your teaching philosophy? | Writing your philosophy statement<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. Why You<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now it&#8217;s time to distinguish yourself from all the candidates that will apply for the same job. There could be tens and even hundreds of them applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, why you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There&#8217;s nothing wrong with distinguishing yourself from the rest of the candidates and saying why you are the obvious choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/register?jobs=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-13-teaching-job-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-13-teaching-job-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-13-teaching-job-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-13-teaching-job-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sure that you share:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your vision for this job opening<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The contribution you\u2019d make<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The opportunity it would give you to show your skills and talents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The specific reason why you would be perfect for it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t just say, \u201cI\u2019d be a perfect fit for this job.\u201d Instead, share something more specific like:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0\u201cThanks to my year working with children with special needs, I learned how to be patient and adjust to the needs of every student.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Give actual examples and make this section the strongest one in your personal statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Show Your Personality<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A personal statement gives you the chance to show your personality and help the hiring managers get to know you better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlike a CV, which is more technical in terms of structure and content, a personal statement makes room for you to be yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sure that you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">use everyday language<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">show our personality<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">add your spice to it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t make your personal statement too reserved or uniform. Instead, make it more about you and tailor it to fit your personality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will impress hiring managers and potential employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/remote-education-jobs\/\">Remote education jobs | How To Land Remote Education Jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">6. Make it Short<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A personal statement needs to be short yet powerful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you make it too long, it will seem like you think too highly of yourself. Also, you might come across as unprofessional and unable to distinguish the most important facts they want to hear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/register?jobs=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1526 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-06-tutoring-job-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-06-tutoring-job-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-06-tutoring-job-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/UR-blog-CTAs-06-tutoring-job-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is why the length and structure of your personal statement plays an important role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s a couple of rules to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep your sentences short<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make every word count<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avoid fluff words<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be to the point<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep the whole thing up to 600 words long (unless they specifically require a different length)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sure your personal statement is informative and packed with valuable information. Don\u2019t waste any words on making the sentences sound poetic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/teacher-interview-questions\/\">10 Teacher interview questions &amp; answers | Guide to teaching interview<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7. Watch Your Accuracy<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, before you turn in the personal statement, you have to ensure you\u2019ve written it like a true academic worker.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As a teacher, your writing accuracy is highly valuable and will be appreciated by the hiring managers. That\u2019s why you have to check your accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That implies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proofreading<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Editing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Removing any spelling or grammar mistakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adjusting your vocabulary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Checking sentence structure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can use one of the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/bestessayseducation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">writing services<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0if you need help with this, and polish your personal statement to perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This will show you\u2019re educated, professional, and detail-oriented.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/register?jobs=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1606 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unremot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UR-blog-CTAs-29-teacher-01-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Writing a personal statement for a teaching job is a process that requires some strategic planning and preparation. You need to make sure your personal statement is unique and shows you in the best possible light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Use the tips we\u2019ve shared above to write a killer personal statement for a teaching job. Make sure you submit a memorable statement that will help you outshine the rest of the candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re applying for a new teaching job, you want to do everything that you can to impress your future employer. You want them to see your potential and understand why you\u2019d be such a good fit for the job. Luckily, your personal statement can help you show them exactly that. 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