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Computer science teacher CV: example and template

This example is for computer science teachers at primary schools, general secondary schools and IT technical schools, and for programmers and administrators with a teaching qualification who want to teach.

The head teacher wants to know what you teach, in which programming languages, how you prepare pupils for the matura and vocational exams, which clubs and projects you run, whether you help with the school's equipment and what your promotion level is. We show you how to describe this on your CV.

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Example CV: computer science teacher

All the details in this example are fictional. Treat it as a model of layout and wording, and replace the content with your own experience.

Kamil Pawelec

Computer science teacher

Rzeszow +48 123 456 789 kamil.pawelec@example.com

Professional profile

Computer science teacher with 7 years of experience at an IT technical school, previously a programmer. I teach programming, databases and web development at the technical school, prepare pupils for vocational exams and the computer science matura, run the robotics club and look after the school computer lab. The vocational exam pass rate in my groups is 94%, and the robotics club team has twice reached the final of a national competition.

Work experience

Computer science and vocational subjects teacher

09.2019 - present

IT technical school, Rzeszow

  • Programming, databases and web development.
  • Vocational exam pass rate in my groups 94%.
  • Preparation for the computer science matura.
  • Robotics club, 2 national competition finals.
  • Looking after the computer lab and equipment.

Programmer

07.2016 - 08.2019

Software company, Rzeszow

  • Web applications.
  • Databases.
  • Training interns.

Education

Master's degree, computer science, and postgraduate teaching studies

2011 - 2016

Rzeszow University of Technology

Skills

  • Teaching programming
  • Databases and web development
  • Preparation for vocational exams
  • Preparation for the computer science matura
  • Robotics
  • Looking after the computer lab

Qualifications

  • Appointed teacher promotion level
  • Vocational exam examiner qualification
  • Educational robotics training, 2021

Languages

  • English: C1

Additional information

  • Working with IT firms on pupils' work placements

I hereby consent to the processing of my personal data for the purposes necessary to carry out the recruitment process, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR).

How to write a computer science teacher CV

Professional summary

Write at which school you teach, which subjects and technologies, and your promotion level. Add results, for example exam pass rates or competition success. The head teacher is looking for a teacher who knows current technology and can get pupils excited about programming.

Programmer with 3 years of experience at an app development company, doing postgraduate teaching studies. I train interns and run programming workshops for children. I am looking for work as a computer science teacher.

Experience: duties and achievements

Describe the school, subjects, programming languages, exams, clubs, projects and looking after equipment. Show results in numbers. Add your promotion level and examiner qualification. Also say whether you work with companies on pupils' placements.

Weaker: Lessons.

Better: Programming, databases and web development.

Weaker: Exams.

Better: Vocational exam pass rate in my groups 94%.

Weaker: Club.

Better: Robotics club, 2 national competition finals.

Skills worth listing

List programming, databases, web development, exams, robotics and looking after the lab. In your soft skills show patience, passion and the ability to explain.

Professional skills

  • Programming
  • Databases
  • Web development
  • Vocational exams
  • Robotics
  • Computer lab

Personal skills

  • Patience
  • Passion
  • Explaining difficult things
  • Organisation
  • Motivating others

Qualifications

List your promotion level, examiner qualification and training. At a technical school industry experience is a big advantage.

First job as a computer science teacher

Programmers and IT specialists can teach after completing a teaching qualification. On your CV show your work experience and the training you run.

Add workshops for children and young people. They show that you can work with pupils.

Tailoring your CV to the job offer

A technical school looks for vocational subjects and exams, a secondary school for the computer science matura, and a primary school for programming for younger pupils and robotics. Move to the top what the job ad is about. Also give the programming languages you teach.

The most common mistakes on a computer science teacher CV

Questions and answers

What should a computer science teacher put on a CV?

The school, subjects, technologies, exams, clubs, projects, looking after equipment, promotion level and qualifications.

Can a programmer teach at a school?

Yes, after completing a teaching qualification, and industry experience is a big advantage.

Which results are worth giving?

Vocational exam pass rates, matura results and competition success.

Is looking after the computer lab part of the job?

Often yes, especially at smaller schools.

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