An application for teaching job posts is a formal letter to the principal or school manager that names the post and subject (for example primary teacher, or TGT English), states your degree and teaching qualification such as a B.Ed, and gives one or two facts about your classroom work, then asks for a demo class or interview. Keep it to one page and enclose your resume, mark sheets and certificates.
Private schools in India often receive dozens of letters for one vacancy. The principal looks first at the post, the subject, the qualification and whether you can start when they need you. Make those four things easy to find.
Quick answers
Address it to
The Principal, or the Manager or Secretary of the school's managing committee if the advertisement says so.Name the post
Write the level and subject: PRT, TGT or PGT, and the subject.Show qualifications
Degree, B.Ed or teaching diploma, and any teacher eligibility test the post asks for.Add proof
Results, activities or a class you improved. One fact per claim.Enclose
Resume, mark sheets, degree and B.Ed certificates, experience letters, a recent photograph if asked.
What to put in an application for teaching job posts
| Part | What to write | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Post and subject | Primary teacher, TGT Science, PGT Mathematics | Schools hire by level and subject. A letter without both may be set aside. |
| Qualification | Degree with subjects, B.Ed or D.El.Ed, eligibility test if asked | Most posts list a minimum qualification. Show you meet it in the first lines. |
| Experience | School, classes taught, years | Freshers can give the school where they did their teaching practice. |
| Proof of results | Class average, a club you ran, a parent meeting you led | One real result beats a list of adjectives. |
| Availability | When you can join, if you can take a demo class | Schools often hire close to the start of a term. |
The overall layout matches the standard formal application letter.
Sample application letter for teaching job: fresher with a B.Ed
Pooja
[Address]
[City, PIN]
[Mobile] , [Email]
[Date]
The Principal
[School name]
[Address]
Subject: Application for the post of Primary Teacher (English)
Respected Madam,
I learnt from your school's notice board that you need a primary teacher for English from the coming session, and I would like to apply.
I completed my B.A. in English and my B.Ed this year. During my teaching practice I taught classes 3 and 4 at a government school for eight weeks. I used picture cards and short role plays for reading, and the class teacher noted that the quieter children began answering in full sentences.
I enjoy working with young children and I am patient with slow readers. I can also help with the morning assembly and the school's annual day.
I would be happy to give a demonstration class whenever convenient.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Pooja
Encl: Resume, B.A. and B.Ed mark sheets, teaching practice certificate
Teacher job application letter for an experienced teacher
Arvind
[Address]
[Phone], [Email]
[Date]
The Principal
[School name]
[City]
Subject: Application for the post of TGT Mathematics
Dear Sir,
Your advertisement in a regional newspaper for a TGT in Mathematics caught my attention, as it fits closely with my six years in the classroom.
I hold an M.Sc. in Mathematics and a B.Ed. At my present school I teach classes 6 to 10. Last year my class 10 sections averaged 78 percent in the board exam, up from 69 the year before, after I started weekly practice tests and a doubt clearing hour on Saturdays.
I also run the maths club, which took part in two inter school quizzes. I am comfortable with smart boards and keep parents updated through monthly notes.
I can join after serving one month's notice at my current school and would welcome an interview.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
Arvind
Encl: Resume, degree certificates, experience letter
Short and simple application for teacher job in a private school
Some schools ask you to drop a short application at the office or write one by hand on the spot. Three short paragraphs are enough:
[Your name], [Address], [Phone]
[Date]
The Principal, [School name], [City]
Subject: Application for a teaching post in Social Science
Respected Sir or Madam,
I wish to apply for a Social Science teacher's post in your school for the middle classes.
I am a B.A. graduate in History with a B.Ed and two years of experience at a nearby school, where I taught classes 6 to 8 and organised a heritage walk for students.
Kindly consider me for an interview.
Yours faithfully,
[Your name]
Emailing your application to a school
Many schools now take applications by email. Put the post in the subject line, write a short body and attach one PDF with your letter and resume.
Subject: Application for PGT Chemistry, [Your name]
Dear Principal,
Please find attached my application for the PGT Chemistry post advertised on your school website. I hold an M.Sc. in Chemistry with a B.Ed and have taught classes 11 and 12 for four years, including lab practicals.
My resume and certificates are attached as one PDF. I am available for a demo lecture any day next week.
Regards,
[Your name]
[Phone]
More wording for the email itself is on job application email.
Strong and weak lines in a teacher's letter
Write lines like
- "I taught classes 6 to 8 Science for three years and set up the school's first science fair."
- "My B.Ed included a specialisation in teaching English to young learners."
- "I can take a demonstration class on any weekday."
Avoid lines like
- "I am very hard working, sincere and honest." with no example.
- "I need this job as I am facing financial problems."
- "Please give me any post in your school." Name one post.
Filling a school's application form
Some schools give you a printed or online form as well as, or instead of, the letter. Two fields often confuse applicants:
- Area of study for high school: write your stream, such as Science, Commerce or Humanities, or your main subjects.
- School name not listed in a drop down: choose Other and type the full name and city of your school or college.
The other boxes are covered in our walkthrough of every form field.
Questions people ask
How do I write a simple application for a teaching job?
Address it to the principal, write a subject line with the post and subject, then three short paragraphs: the post you want, your degree and B.Ed with any experience, and a request for an interview or demo class. Close with Yours faithfully and your name.
What should a fresher write in a teacher job application?
Give your degree, your B.Ed or teaching diploma and your teaching practice: the school, the classes and one thing that went well. Add any tutoring, coaching or school activities you have led.
Who should the application for a teaching job in school be addressed to?
Usually the Principal. Some schools ask you to write to the Manager, the Secretary or the Chairman of the managing committee, so follow the advertisement.
Should I mention salary in the teacher job application letter?
Not unless the advertisement asks for your expected salary. Pay is usually discussed at the interview or offer stage.
What documents should I attach to an application for teacher job in a private school?
Your resume, mark sheets and degree certificates, B.Ed certificate, experience letters, an eligibility test result if the post needs one, and a recent photograph if asked. Send copies, not originals.