Ask yourself …

Job title

☐   Does the job title clearly and accurately reflect the position I’m recruiting for?

☐   Have I included the year group in the job title? E.g. Maths Teacher, Year 9

Salary bracket

☐   Have I included a clear salary bracket?

Location

☐   Have I listed a clear location?

Dates

☐   Have I included a start date?

☐   Have I included an application deadline date?

About my school

☐   Have I included a section that introduces teachers to my school?

☐   Have I included relevant information about my school that teachers should know before applying?

Qualifications and skills

☐   Have I used bullet points to list all of the required qualifications and skills?

Teacher job description

☐   Have I provided a detailed teacher job description?

Layout

☐   Have I organised my job advert in a way that’s concise and easy to read?

Don’t worry, our job adverts are structured with clear sections so that teachers can quickly see what the role involves.

Language

☐   Have I used emotive but honest language e.g. ‘join our friendly community of hardworking teachers’ ‘plan exciting school trips’ ‘lead engaging assemblies’?

☐   Does the role sound exciting?

☐   Have I included recruitment language e.g. ‘educating’ ‘monitoring’ ‘supporting’?

☐   Have I written concise sentences?

Perks

☐   Have I told teachers what they’ll gain from working at my school?

Social media & website

☐   Is the information included on my school website up-to-date?

☐   Are the images on my school website up-to-date and high quality?

☐   Does my school have a strong social media presence?

Proof-read

☐   Have I proof-read my job advert multiple times for any spelling, grammar or punctuation errors?

☐   Have my colleagues proof-read it?