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Giving you the chance to show why you'd be a great teacher, your personal statement is an important part of your application and worth taking the time over

What is a teaching personal statement?

Your personal statement is used to explain why you want to become a teacher and your suitability for the role. While your application form briefly outlines your qualifications, skills and work experience, your teaching personal statement is where your personality shines through.

Take your time with it. Many candidates often spend a few weeks on this part of the application as you don't have to write it all at once. You should get someone to read over it and be prepared to receive constructive feedback and write a few drafts before you send it off.

It's important to:

• use examples based on your recent teaching experience
• tailor your personal statement according to the school/age group
• use good, clear, written English, using first person terms such as 'my' and 'I'
• be original and honest
• avoid clichés and general statements, such as 'I've always wanted to teach'
• demonstrate a passion for teaching.

While it's crucial to get it right, your teaching personal statement is only a small part of the application process. Find out how else you'll need to prepare to  get a teaching job .

How to write a personal statement for teaching

Your personal statement should be between 500 and 1,000 words. It's crucial that you  don't copy  and that the statement you provide is  your own work .

This is your opportunity to:

• write about any relevant skills and experience you have
• explain your understanding of why teaching is important
• detail why you want to become a teacher
• list any extra skills or experience you have, such as volunteering or first aid.

See  personal statements for postgraduate applications  for more guidance.

The nature of your personal statement will vary, depending on the type of teaching you'd like to pursue. Take a look at some of our example personal statements to get an idea of how they differ.

Personal statement for PGCE primary

As well as focusing on roles in which you've gained experience with primary-age children, a PGCE primary personal statement should demonstrate your well-rounded personality and any skills that could be useful for the range of extra-curricular activities primary schools provide (such as the ability to read music for recorder lessons, or drama experience to help with school plays).

Personal statement for PGCE secondary

Many good PGCE secondary personal statements acknowledge the challenges involved in teaching older pupils and provide examples of where the candidate has worked to overcome these problems. As secondary teaching roles are geared towards teaching a specific subject, training providers are looking for more evidence of your subject and degree knowledge.

Personal statement for School Direct

If you're applying for the salaried School Direct route, you should discuss the experience you've gained in the classroom prior to your application. One of your references will need to be from an employer, or someone who can comment on your work ethic and suitability for teaching. Don't worry if your degree is unrelated to the subject you'd like to teach - you may still be able to apply by completing a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course .

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• Discover how to structure a teaching CV .
• Find out what it's really like to be a primary or secondary school teacher .
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Teacher Education Personal Statement

What is a personal statement.

Ranked 22nd in the world for the discipline of Education,* we are committed to creating a learning community where you are provided with the best environment and academic opportunities to excel in your chosen field of study. From 2018, we have required a personal statement with all applications to the University of Sydney’s teacher-education degrees (excluding early childhood). The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership responded to the Federal Government's request to create selection guidelines for all universities to assess both the academic and non-academic qualities of all students applying for entry into a teaching degree. The personal statement applied by the University allows you to demonstrate your suitability for teaching through the right combination of qualities to enable you to become an effective teacher.

* 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

How do I submit my statement?

Undergraduate uac applicants.

If you are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to study a teacher education degree at the University of Sydney (excluding early childhood), you will be prompted to complete a personal statement questionnaire during the application process. Please refer to UAC’s guidelines and the relevant UAC form when submitting your personal statement. More information is available on the  UAC website .

Undergraduate direct applicants

Because the number of applications from qualified applicants for many Teaching Areas exceeds the quota of places available, you are required to submit a statement, not exceeding 1000 words, addressing the following four questions about your motivation and suitability for teaching. You must answer all four questions to be considered for selection to the course.  Your responses will be used in the selection process.

• Tell us what has inspired you to become a teacher and tell us why you think teaching is a good career choice for you. Describe who and what has inspired you to become a teacher and describe the types of skills and abilities you will bring to teaching.
• Describe one or two leadership, community and/or learning and development activities that you have engaged in. Describe how these leadership, community and/or learning and development activities demonstrate your conscientiousness and coping strategies when you are faced with challenges.
• Describe how you manage your time when you are both planning and coordinating activities in your personal schedule. Provide examples of how you have put both your planning and coordinating skills to use.
• Tell us about one or two times where you have utilised your problem-solving skills to achieve an outcome. Explain what you learned, regardless of whether the outcome you achieved was positive or undesirable.

You need to submit your answers to these questions in a Word document or a PDF. It is recommended, for your own ease, to answer these questions as four separate items.

Postgraduate applicants

If you are applying for one of our Master of Teaching degrees, you will be required to fill out our Master of Teaching supplementary form and upload it to your online application.

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Teaching is more than a career – it’s a vocation to help children to explore learning and to enable them to reach their potential at every age. Education is about gaining confidence and one of the things that attracts me about going into teaching is the opportunity to help small children be proud of their achievements.

I realised that I wanted to do a degree in teaching when I was doing my volunteering project as part of the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. A local charity had organised a holiday club for primary school children and I helped to arrange to carry out many different activities including sports, games, arts and crafts and music. The children were fun to work with and their enthusiasm was very infectious. I loved seeing their expressions when they were really enjoying something and I felt privileged to have been part of the team that made that possible. Parents were also closely involved and I gained in confidence over the 6 weeks and it made me sure that I want to work with children in my career.

To gain more experience, I approached the primary school nearest to where I live and asked if I could volunteer to work with some of the teachers. The school was very supportive and arranged for me to spend a week there when my college had a different half term. I worked with a teacher in reception and one who was responsible for a Year 6 class. I found it easy to relate to the children and enjoyed helping them read and doing science practicals with the older group. The responsibility that a teacher has was obvious and I am under no illusions about how hard work teaching is, but this week also confirmed to me that helping young children to meet new challenges is immensely satisfying. My need to become a teacher is stronger than ever.

During my time at college I have also held a part-time job in a local pub/restaurant, starting as one of the pot washers and moving on to waitressing. This has taught me to be well organised and to be more confident in dealing with people.

As my main subject at university I have chosen English as I feel that is at the heart of teaching to primary age children but I also have a strong interest in sports and in arts and crafts. I have been swimming since I was four and have completed my life-saver badges and my 100 length certificate. At school I also was a strong member of the netball team and at weekends I participated in gymnastics and athletics, both of which I want to carry on doing at university. Although I don’t think I have a natural artistic talent, I enjoy making things and I have used my baking and paper folding skills to entertain children both at the holiday club and on my school work experience.

Completing a teaching degree is my next big step and I am looking forward to the challenges that this will involve. I know that training to be a teacher and teaching itself is not an easy job but I want to work towards my goal of being a good teacher, and maybe even a Head Teacher one day.

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Teacher secrets for writing a great personal statement

Here's some useful advice and insider knowledge on writing your personal statement from a sixth form tutor...

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If you want to make a solid impression on the universities you're applying for, it's a good idea to put a lot of effort into your personal statement. But what should you write about? We asked a sixth form tutor with over 25 years of experience how to make your application stand out. Here are Mrs Kinetta's tips for writing a top notch personal statement.

What is a personal statement? 

Your personal statement is a key part of the university application process – you have 4000 characters or 47 lines (whichever you hit first) to talk about your background and interests. The main thing to notice here is that it's a character limit – not a word limit – so spaces will be included in the count. It's worth copying and pasting your text directly into the Ucas form, as their formatting can be slightly different to other word-processing programs. You only get to submit one personal statement and it'll be sent to all of the universities you apply for. For this reason, you'll probably want to avoid mentioning specific universities. It also makes sense to apply for courses that are all similiar, so you'll be able to write a specific and targeted statement that will demonstrate your passion for the subject. If you're applying for two completely different subjects, it'll be hard to write a general statement that covers both areas.

• Read more: how to write your university application

So, how do you write your personal statement?

Here are some tips gained from more than 25 years of experience as a sixth form tutor, based on loads of tried and tested applications.

Paragraph spaces are included in your character limit

The Ucas formatting can be awkward and it automatically removes indents – this means you'll need to add a whole line of spaces to sepeate your paragraphs, and this will be included in your character count. 

• Read more: how to write an excellent personal statement in ten steps

Spelling, grammar and punctuation matter

Admissions tutors read loads of personal statements and you want to stand out – but not in a bad way. Try to avoid clichés like 'my love for science began when...' and 'I have been interested in history ever since I was a child'.  You can get creative, but make sure it's relevant. It's a good idea to keep your writing clear and simple, and give yourself plenty of editing time to remove any errors from your statement.

• Read more: the ten biggest mistakes when writing your personal statement

Don’t plagiarise

Ucas will test the originality of your personal statement by using their plagarism software. They will be able to find certain phrases or structures from your statement that have been taken from the internet, even if you've tweaked them slightly.  There are plenty of personal statement examples online, but these should just be for inspiration. It can be good to get an idea of what a top personal statement looks like, but don't just copy it – your statement will be a lot better if it shows your own personality and experiences. 

Don't focus too much on extracurriculars...

If you're applying for an academic course rather than a vocational one, it's a good idea to make about 75% your personal statement about your specialisation in the subject. Most admissions tutors for these type of degrees are looking for candidates who are serious about their studies. You can still write about what you get up to in your spare time – it shows that you're well-rounded – but try to keep your hobbies and part-time jobs to a quick summary.

...unless your course is vocational

But if you're applying for a vocational course, you should focus your statement around what you've learned from your relevant experience. This is because vocational degrees focus more on practical work instead of traditional exams.  When you're writing about your extracurricular activities, be clear about what your role was and explain the effect it had on you. It's better to have a few key examples rather than loads of examples with minimal detail.

• Read more: how long does it take for universities to reply to your application?

Be relevant

It can be tempting to make connection between all of your A-levels and the degree you're applying for, but you don't need to – it probably won't help you stand out.  A better approach would be to expand the detail in your main examples, as they will be much more relevant. 

Say what you've learned from books

Writing about relevant books that have influenced you can be a good way to demonstrate your dedication to the subject area, but stick to about two or three examples – and make sure you explain what you've gained from reading them. You should use more examples if you're applying for a literature-based course, as it can show your enthuasiasm for reading beyond the syllabus – without being forced to do it by your teachers.

• Read more: personal statement FAQs

You're not expected to be an expert 

You're applying to university to learn, so admissions tutors are looking for your commitment and potential rather than existing expertise. It helps to be honest about how your interest in the subject has developed – maybe you've only recently started researching the subject? You can explain what made you apply.

Focus on the positives

Don't worry about including mitigating circumstances in your personal statement, these should be mentioned in your reference instead – if you're using a teacher for your reference , make sure you tell them anything you'd like them to include.  As you don't need to write about mitigating circumstances, you can use all of your character limit to demonstrate why you'd be a great student on the course.

• Read more:  6 steps you need to take to apply to university

Make sure it reads well

Reading your personal statement out loud to yourself or a family member is a good way to check if everything flows well – you might be able to hear if any of your grammar sounds awkward.  Focus on making your statement clear and easy to read. All it takes is a simple explanation of why you want to study the course and why you would be good at it.

• Read more: universities reveal all about personal statements

Take your time and start early

It's worth putting in enough time to make your personal statement the best it can be. Plan an early first draft as soon as you know what course you want to do, and then set it aside for a few weeks before revisiting it. You might find ways to improve your statement after looking at it with fresh eyes. Some students even start their first draft at the end of year 12. This can be a good idea as it gives you something to work on over the summer holidays and you'll have time to research your courses – you'll also have enough time to start again if it isn't going too well.

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What is an education personal statement?

Writing a personal statement for education is a chance to sell yourself to the admissions tutors and show them why you would make a good education candidate. It’s a place to describe your skills and strengths, as well as your career plans.

You are allowed up to 4,000 characters to explain why you are applying for an education degree, so you need to make sure your statement is as polished as possible to stand out from the crowd.

How do I write a good education personal statement?

Good education personal statements always use evidence to support their claims. You need to convince admissions tutors that you’re a good match for the programme, so if you claim to be committed or inquisitive, then use examples from your life to back it up.

To write a successful education personal statement you need to start early, brainstorm some ideas, and then begin your first draft.

This will then need to be carefully revised and edited before asking family and friends for feedback. Incorporate their comments and suggestions, and see how it is improved before asking them to look at it again.

Read through our education personal statement examples above to get an idea of what a good education statement entails.

Make sure you proofread your statement for grammar and spelling before sending it off, and if you feel you need a little extra help, take a look at our personal statement editing services .

What should I include in my education personal statement?

Many students choose to start their statement by picking a specific aspect of education and explaining why they enjoy it, e.g. developmental psychology, equality and diversity, etc.

Admissions tutors want candidates that are as passionate about the subject as they are.

As well as your motivations for studying education, think about your hobbies and extracurricular activities too. What skills have you learned from these and how will these help you in your education degree?

Talk about any work experience placements you have completed, e.g. shadowing a teacher or TA. What did you take away from this experience? Do you feel you have all the necessary personal traits and qualities that make a good sociology student?

Your wider reading is also important, so it's worth mentioning anything you've read recently that you found interesting and why. Generally, admissions tutors like students who express their views and opinions, and can back them up with evidence.

For more help and advice on what to write in your education personal statement, please see:

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When you're writing your university personal statement, a little inspiration can be handy.

On The Student Room, we have hundreds of real personal statements written by students when they applied for university in previous years.

You'll find all of these listed below, in order of subject. 

For more help with writing your personal statement, our personal statement section  is a good place to go. You can also find tips and discussion in the personal statement advice forum .

If you've already been to university, you can  add your own personal statement to the library  to help others.

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Real estate partner, ip university student dies by suicide by jumping from hostel building.

Last Updated: September 16, 2024, 08:41 IST

New Delhi, India

Sources said that the student was upset after he was expelled from the hostel for celebrating a birthday party (Image for representation: News18)

The Delhi Police in a statement said that a call was received at 6.20 pm at the Dwarka North Police Station regarding a student who had died by suicide

A 25-year-old student on Sunday died after he allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the seventh floor of his hostel at the IP University in southwest Delhi, officials said.

The Delhi Police in a statement said that a call was received at 6.20 pm at the Dwarka North Police Station regarding a student who had committed suicide.

The police reached the spot and the student was identified as Gautam Kumar, a resident of Bihar’s Vaishali.

‘He was a student of MBA 1st year at the IP University main campus located in Sector-16. He committed suicide by jumping from the 7th floor of the hostel building. The body of the deceased was transferred at the DDU Hospital for the postmortem. Inquiry and investigative proceedings from the police side in the matter are on,” read the police statement.

There was no immediate response from the university administration.

Sources said that the student was upset after he was expelled from the hostel for celebrating a birthday party.

Some of his classmates reportedly raised slogans against the varsity administration.

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A successful biology personal statement

University of Southampton admissions tutor, Dr Malcom East, outlines two key ingredients he would like to see evidenced in your biological sciences statement:

You understand something about the course you’re applying for, with a realistic perception of what it involves.

You’re enthusiastic about the subject and can show some commitment to it. You can demonstrate this by writing about your wider reading, Extended Project, work experience or any other way you have engaged with biological science beyond the syllabus.

Your commitment and appetite for the subject

Admissions tutors at the University of Birmingham are looking out for something you’ve done, or something you think, that conveys your commitment to the subject:

• What topics do you find particularly intriguing?
• Have you done anything interesting or unusual that has involved engaging with the subject beyond the syllabus, or through your extracurricular interests or voluntary work?
• Have you been on an interesting field course or visited a university laboratory and learned something from it?

A paragraph where you explain what you gained from one or two interests or activities like these would be very effective. Remember to explain things in your own words, ensure it has a good structure, and steer clear of poor grammar and spelling.

Cardiff University’s selectors are no different. They want you to demonstrate a commitment, motivation, and determination to further your knowledge in biosciences, along with any experience or other non-academic interests that highlight your personal qualities in general. They also want to see from your statement that you can communicate this in a way that’s concise and coherent.

See our in-depth guide to studying biological sciences for some inspiration.

Conveying your enthusiasm

Dr Devlin also told us all their applicants are invited for interview and 'the personal statement is the basis of that interview'. So he recommends that you write about things you would like them to ask you about.

So if you're fascinated by the machinery of the cell, human health or disease, the natural environment, any other specific aspects of biology, or just the science of living organisms in general, then make sure you include it. By reflecting on one or two of these interests in your statement, you’re likely to make a strong impression.

It’s good to include some non-academic content

Admissions tutors at King’s College London like to see an element in your statement that reflects on your general reading, debating, contributing to school, college or community life, or any cultural or sporting interests, as they are keen for you to continue this at uni and to contribute to the 'vitality of the College community'.

However, if your home or personal circumstances mean it has been difficult to extend your knowledge or experiences outside of school or college, don’t worry. As Cardiff points out, universities will usually be sympathetic to this.

How critical is the personal statement?

If you achieve the required grades and can genuinely demonstrate that you’ve got the necessary enthusiasm and commitment, then you should be in a strong position. Your personal statement, in combination with your academic reference, will be very important for demonstrating those qualities.

If your statement clearly shows you have also applied for a clinical programme like medicine, veterinary science or dentistry, that lack of commitment to biology is likely to be a turn-off to some universities, including University of Bristol. However, others take a different view on that, or may consider a separate statement sent directly to them. Do research this in advance!

According to University of Southampton, it’s if you don’t quite get the grades you need that the personal statement becomes especially critical. If you find yourself in this position, then your statement could turn out to be your lifeline on results day. As Dr East put it: 'If we have a few places left, then the statement will probably determine whether you’re in or out'.

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