ATS keywords for a primary school teacher resume
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) scores your resume against the job ad. Work these terms in naturally where they reflect your real experience:
Key skills to highlight
- ▸Differentiated planning across the Australian Curriculum
- ▸Positive behaviour support and classroom management
- ▸Formative and summative assessment, and data-informed teaching
- ▸Inclusive education and individual learning plans
- ▸Collaboration with families and support staff
Credentials Australian employers screen for
- ▸Current teacher registration (VIT in VIC, QCT in QLD, TRB/NESA by state)
- ▸Working With Children Check (WWCC) for your state
- ▸Bachelor of Education or equivalent initial teacher education qualification
- ▸First aid / anaphylaxis and CPR where the school requires it
Common mistakes to avoid
- ▸Not naming your state teacher registration and WWCC status, both are non-negotiable screening items.
- ▸Describing activities ('ran reading groups') without the learning impact or data.
- ▸Ignoring the AITSL standards the position description references.
- ▸A one-size-fits-all resume sent to every school instead of tailoring to the role's focus.
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Frequently asked questions
What registration do I need on an Australian teaching resume?
State teacher registration is mandatory and varies by state, VIT in Victoria, QCT in Queensland, NESA in NSW, TRB in SA/WA/NT/TAS. State your registration type, status (full or provisional), and a current Working With Children Check near the top.
Should I map my resume to the AITSL standards?
Where the position description references them, yes. Use the same language as the AITSL Professional Standards and the role's selection criteria so both the ATS and the panel can see the match quickly.
How do graduate teachers stand out with limited experience?
Lead with your practicum placements, year levels taught, and specific units or programs you delivered, plus any data on student progress. Concrete placement detail beats a generic objective statement.
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