Schools and childcare CV examples

Schools and nurseries look for the age group you work with, what you do with children each day and how you keep them safe. These four complete CVs cover teaching assistants with and without experience, nursery assistants and qualified primary teachers.

What employers in this sector check

CheckForOn your CV
Enhanced DBS checkEvery job hereWork with children needs it; say if you are on the Update Service.
Keeping children safe in educationSchool staff in EnglandAll school staff must read Part one of the 2026 edition, in force from 1 September 2026.
Qualified teacher statusTeachersUsually needed to teach in a state school in England (National Careers Service).
Paediatric first aidNursery staffNeeded to work in a nursery (National Careers Service).
GCSE English and mathsMost jobs hereGrades 9 to 4 are usually expected; write the grades.

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