Covering Letters

A teacher will not be taken on unless they have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, School Direct training, Teach First qualification BA/BSc with Qualified Teacher Status or a Bachelor of Education so these relevant qualifications need to be put in the cover letter. If you have work experience as a teacher and have completed other relevant courses, these may be worth a mention too. Any work experience, paid or unpaid that involves teaching should also be mentioned. This could include any training done as part of the teaching qualification gained.

There are a number of skills that a good teacher should have and it is good if you can show that you have these from the cover letter. These include communication, organisation, creative, imaginative, analytical, time management and interpersonal skills. Energy and enthusiasm is also necessary and a good sense of humour helps. It is possible that skills in IT, drama, sport, modern languages, community or art could be favourable and so these are worth a mention as well. Teaching has long hours and needs a lot of commitment, so if you have not worked as a teacher before, you will need to ensure it is clear that you are able to happily cope with this.

Teacher Cover Letter Example

Dear [Insert Name]

Vacancy for Teacher

Please accept this letter and my enclosed CV in application for the advertised vacancy of Teacher.

Having read through the job description I am confident that I have all the required skills and experience to successfully fill the role.  Furthermore I am very familiar to the local area and have spent some time living within the community.

I believe that my greatest teaching strength is my ability to understand each students unique requirements and assisting them to achieve as much as they can.  I also have experience in tutoring, arranging daily activities, keeping students organised and controlled and your school can benefit considerably from my knowledge.

I trust that you will positively consider my application and am available on the above number if you require any further information or to arrange an interview.  Thank you for your time and consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Your Name

Teacher Cover Letter

                                                        Jessica Green
                                     222 Every Road, Any Town, AA1 1BB
__________________________________________________________________

Mrs Jane Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
YY1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mrs Smith

I am writing to apply for the teacher position advertised in the xxx. I feel that I would be the perfect candidate for the job.

I was particularly interested in this job because of the reputation for the school being particularly focussed on drama. I have a background in drama, having attended a stage school each Saturday morning for four years, while at school. As your school has a drama emphasis, I feel that this would link in with that very well.

Since graduating from xxx after getting my PGCE, I have been working at xxx school on a part-time basis. This has given me valuable practical experience of being responsible for a class. However, I am now looking for a full-time opportunity. I feel that I have great teaching skills, with lots of patience as well as creative skills.

I am hoping that this job will help me step in to a fill time job as a teacher. I hope that it will accommodate me for many years as I plan to stay in the area and really relish the idea of working at the school, one that I have admired ever since I heard about it.

I have enclosed my CV for your perusal and am available for interview Wednesday – Friday each week. I hope to hear from you soon.

Your Sincerely

Your Name

Teaching Job Application Letter

Dear Mrs Johnson,

I wish to apply for the Year 3 teaching position at your school as advertised in the Times Educational Supplement.

I have an Education degree (Primary) from Bath University and have been teaching for the past two years at St David’s Primary School in Wells.

As a teacher, my main goal is to motivate students to do their best and expand their own personal limits. I devise programs, according to syllabus requirements, that develop previous knowledge and encourage students to explore new and interesting possibilities. I encourage students to construct their own learning in an environment that stimulates and helps students to realise their full potential. I have had some excellent results with students who have a history of poor performance. I strive to instil a love of learning and to make learning exciting and interesting.

I am confident that my experience and skills will be an asset to your students’ learning and development and would love the opportunity to work at your school.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application. I look forward to the opportunity of meeting with you and discussing how I can contribute to your school community and objectives.

Yours sincerely,

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Barista Job Application

The job role of a Barista involves serving hot, non-alcoholic drinks, and can be based within a variety of locations, such as public houses, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and canteens.

The role does not require qualifications, however the suitable candidate for the role must be able to deliver friendly, efficient customer service in order to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Duties to expect:

Deliver excellent customer service, at all times
Serve and present hot non-alcoholic beverages Assist in keeping front-of-house and toilets clean and tidy, at all times
Keep up to date with current promotions and new products
Make customers aware of offers on our great food and drink range
Speak to customers to ensure that they are satisfied with their meals

The application process is usually the submission of an application form and cover letter to the recruitment department. Many job vacancies will be advertised on company websites, posters within the establishments, within local newspapers and on jobsites such as jobcentre advertisements. Sending speculative cover letters is also a good way of applying for this type of employment. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a trial to see if the role is suitable to you.

Example speculative cover letter for Barista

Dear Recruitment Manger,

I am writing to you to enquire into your needs of a customer-focused barista for your coffee section?

If yes, then the enclosed CV may be of interest to you. I can offer you over three years experience within coffee brewing and the coffee beverages service.
In addition, I can offer my experience and competencies, and some of my specialities include: • Customised Coffee Cupping • Hand Brewed Coffee • Espresso • Froth Cappuccino • Latte Art.

I also possess effective communication, outstanding customer care and time management skills, along with a polite and professional manner.

I am available to start immediately, and thank you for your time and consideration.
 
Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Normally housing officers work for the local council or private agencies and manage the day to day maintenance and lettings of a number of different properties.
Within this role you will need to communicate well as you will be dealing with a number of different people. You will need to have a strong personality in some cases as you could be dealing with some difficult decisions in placing people into the right house, area etc.

You will also need to liaise with other people such as housing authorities, landlords etc.

If you are looking to apply for a Housing Officer role, please see below example of a covering letter.

Cover Letter: Housing Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Housing Officer

I have just seen your advert for a Housing Officer position within your company and I would like to apply for this role.

(What have you done in a previous role that would be related to this position? Even if not housing related, have you done an officer role maybe in an admin environment, discuss this here).

I am a methodical worker who strives to be organised in everything I do. I enjoy working in an office environment and also meeting different people and being able to help them in any way possible.

I feel that I also have a strong personality and am able to stand up for myself and able to communicate effectively even when the conversations can sometimes be under difficult circumstances.

I am now looking to continue my career and am very interested in this role. I feel that I would be a good asset to your team and I am eager to continue with my learning to improve my skills for the benefit of myself and the company.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A social worker will need to have 5 GCSE’s and either two A-levels or a BTEC National Diploma in health and social care level 3 and so you will need to make sure that you mention that you have these qualifications or equivalent ones on your cover letter.

If you have any work experience in the social work field you will also need to state this. However, there are skills that you need for the job, which you need to show that you have. You will need to be a good listener and if you have done a previous job that needed this or you feel you are a good listener to your friends, then say so. You need to have initiative and so try to think of some examples in life where you show initiative.

You will need to be very observant, resilient, practical and flexible and so make sure that as well as demonstrating that you are a caring person you can show that you have those qualities as well. Use examples from school and life as well as work experience or volunteer work to show that you have the necessary skills for the social work job.

Social Worker Cover Letter

John Brown
222 Every Road, Any Town, AA1 1BB
__________________________________________________________________

I am writing in order to apply for the position of social worker at your company as advertised in xxx.

I am a qualified social worker having worked for xxx for 5 years in their social work department, after completing a BA honours in social work at xxx university. I am signed up on the General Social Care Council register. In my last position I specialised in working with elderly people and feel that this gives me the perfect experience for your job, where most of the work is centred on the elderly. I am good at keeping my thoughts calm and organised at times of high emotion and stress. I am able to work practically and methodically to consider what the best solution is for the client.

I have good communication skills and so am able to discuss relevant issues with other relevant departments. I enjoy working as part of a team, providing support to others where necessary and completing work allocated to me efficiently. I have been used to working some late evenings and weekends and am flexible so will be able to do this if and when required.

Please consider my CV that is attached and I hope to hear from you soon.

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Social Media Intern

The role of a Social Media Intern is an unpaid role to mainly assist with the social media marketing projects and marketing initiatives. Part of the role will allow you to learn the industry, and how to make social media a productive part an overall marketing strategy.

Interns within the Social Media industry are expected to have gained some experience of how social media works, and you must be able to think strategically in order to see how social media fits into the marketing strategy of a business corporation, by using it to build long-lasting relationships.

An internship is a ‘learn-on-the-job role, and is usually a part time position as and when required. Progression is available from successful completion of the internship.

The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to either the recruitment department. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly trial to see if the role is suitable to your skill set and knowledge.

Interns will be required to possess the following:

Marketing or Media related qualification – Some internships require Graduates with degree grading of a First, 2:1 or, in some cases, a 2:2
Knowledge of creating new profiles and pages on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc
Ability to upload videos, photo albums, etc
Ability to find new users to follow/friend/like our business
Writing and posting blog posts/tweets/updates, etc
Willingness to learn and grow, ask pertinent questions

Example cover letter for Social Media Intern

Dear Recruitment Department,

I am writing to you in order to apply for the Social Media Intern position of which you currently have available within your company.

I believe that my Media Studies degree, achieved at the (University/college) at a grade of 2:1, combined with my practical experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

My awareness of Public and Media Relations as a result of my studies has prepared me for the specific industry, such as the study and completion of modules such as Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Effects of Mass Media on Society and Public Relations. I am also skilled in the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and WordPress .

You will also see from my attached CV that I have gained employment experience whilst I was a full time student. As a result, I not only have strong academic preparation, but I have a great deal of work experience that reinforced and informed my class work. This work experience has strengthened my work ethic by developing skills such as multi-tasking, problem solving, working independently and gaining strong leadership skills.

Securing and completing an internship with such a well respected, well-known company would be a valuable opportunity for me, and in turn, I am confident that I would make positive contributions to your company.

Many thanks for your time in reading my application, and I hope to hear from you soon to further discuss this position and my qualifications. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at (Email address) or by phone (telephone number) should you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

If you have a caring nature and want to make a difference to people’s lives, helping patients with their day to day care either in their own homes or in hospitals, care centre’s etc.

Usually you do not require any specific training or qualifications to enter into this role, however once in this role it is normal to begin doing NVQ qualifications related to healthcare to improve your skills and learn on the job.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant isn’t very glamorous and can sometimes require a strong physical and mental attitude as it can be upsetting or messy depending on the situation. In some cases you could be the only friendly face that person sees all day so it is important to be welcoming and nice to all patients.

If you are looking for an example cover letter before you apply for a role you have seen advertised, please see below example:

Cover Letter: Healthcare Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Healthcare Assistant

I have just seen your advert for a Healthcare Assistant position within your company and I would like to apply for this role.

(Have you any previous related experience that you could put in here as an opening sentence or have you ever looked after a family member and can draw upon that experience?)

I have always had a kind and caring nature and enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and like to make people feel better when they are at a vulnerable period in their lives.

I feel that I am very hardworking and methodical in my approach to work and would be keen to learn more about healthcare that would help in my role and gaining experience. 

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career as a Healthcare Assistant and have enclosed my

CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

An account executive will need to have at least a BTEC HND or preferably a degree in the subject of marketing, advertising, statistics, media studies, business, management or psychology and so will need to make sure this is mentioned in their cover letter.

The job also requires work experience so mention any relevant work in advertising or marketing, communications, sales or the media, even if it was voluntary work. You will also need good communication skills, confidence, professionalism, people skills, time management skills and organisational skills.

You will need to show evidence that you have these skills either from previous work experience, qualifications or just personality traits. You may also need to work long hours and so it could be worth mentioning that you are prepared to do this. You may be required to study for professional qualifications, so if you do not have them already then make sure that you mention that you are willing to study. Team leadership is also essential and so whether you have leadership qualifications or experience, you need to mention this in the letter.

If you do not have leadership experience or qualifications, demonstrate that you have the skills by describing relevant personality traits.

Jessica Brown
222 Every Road, Any Town, AA1 1BB
__________________________________________________________________

Mrs Jade Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
YY1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear (Name)

I am writing in order to apply for the position as accounts executive as advertised on. I feel that I would be a perfect candidate for the job due to my experience and qualifications.

I have worked in my current position as an accounts executive for three years but am relocated with my husband’s job and so am looking for something in the xxx area. My current job was in an insurance firm which has given me extensive knowledge of the industry that I will bring with me to your insurance company.

I work very well under stress, having had tight deadlines to reach in my previous position. I have good time management skills as well. I am able to easily ascertain the customer’s needs in order to ensure that they get the results that they are looking for. I understand the importance of working together with the customer to closely attend to their needs and ensure that they are always happy.

I have excellent communication and negotiation skills. I also have good leadership skills having previously managed a small team of three people and relish the idea of doing something similar again.

Please take a look at my enclosed resume and I hope to hear from you soon.

I have attached my resume for your consideration and hope to hear form your soon.

Your sincerely

Your Name

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Picker Packer

The role of a picker Packer is primarily based within warehouse environments or on production lines. This role involves ‘Picking’ the goods, and ‘Packing’ them into containers such as boxes, crates or trays.

As a Picker Packer, you will be required to have a good level of physical fitness, an eye for detail, ability to use own initiative and be quick with your hands.

Although there are no particular qualifications, possessing a fork lift licence may be required, and a manual handling certification could be of use to get you ahead of the competition. As well as this, a basic level of reading, writing and maths would be required.

Many of these vacancies will be advertised on jobcentre websites and boards, in local newspapers and the websites of private warehouse and distribution companies. Agencies also source a majority of these types of vacancies, so registering with as many industrial recruitment agencies as possible would be a good place to start. You may also find some vacancies advertised on national job websites occasionally.
The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to either the recruitment department or the agency account manager. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a registration process if this is an agency vacancy. Some warehouse and distribution companies also request that applicants take part in a test to show their level of capability.

Main requirements for the role to remember when writing your cover letter:

Reading, numeracy and literacy skills – preferably at least level 2
Effective verbal and written communication
Good communication skills
Able to work both in a team and as an individual
Show attention to detail

Example cover letter for Picker Packer

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please find my CV attached in regards to your advertisement on (Enter Jobsite Here) for a Picker Packer within your warehouse at (Institute Name)

I have gained experience of this role in my previous employment, and whilst employed, I also achieved my counterbalance and reach forklift licence and completing my manual handling training.

I am aware of the requirements of the role, and as you can see from my attached CV, I have gained many transferable skills and experience in relation to this role and its demanding working environment.

I am available at anytime for interview, and if you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards

Applicant Name

Cover letter example for a delivery driver job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

If you are interested in driving and like travelling to different destinations every day/week then being a Delivery Van Driver could be the right job for you. You could be responsible for delivering a number of different products from shopping, parcels, appliances etc.

Although there are not any specific qualifications you need for this role, you will need to be a good driver with a good driving record and clean licence and have a good general standard of English and Maths and feel comfortable in talking to people.

Cover Letter: Delivery Driver

Joshua Kinder

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear Sirs

Further to your advertisement in the Learnist Courier for a delivery driver I would like you to consider my application.

Although I don’t have any experience the advertisement does state that it isn’t essential. I do have a clean driving licence, and passed my test more than five years ago. I understand that the work will involve driving a van with parcels from a local catalogue clothes company to their customers.

I do know the area reasonably well as I have lived in Colwyn Bay for the last ten years and prior to that I lived in Bangor.

I understand that the vehicle will be loaded ready for the driver in the mornings and the van is returned to the depot. It is really helpful that the route is planned in advance and that the van is loaded so that items for the last drop are the furthest from the door.

I have enclosed my CV which shows my work history, although I haven’t worked for the past few years as I wanted to stay at home with the children. They are now of an age where I am able to make arrangements for them after school and in the holidays.

I am available to attend an interview at any time convenient for you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully

Your name

Your Address

Cover Letter: Delivery Van Driver

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Delivery Van Driver

I have just seen your advert for a Delivery Van Driver position and I would be very keen to apply for this role.

I have a good working knowledge of many areas (could you say distance from where you live which is of course true) and enjoy driving. I believe that I am a safe driver and respect the products that I am delivering and want the customers to receive their items in excellent condition.

I am a hardworking individual who has a mature and responsible attitude towards my work. I am flexible on my approach to work and have no restrictions in terms of hours and I am able to make deadlines as required by the company.

I have had previous experience in (a similar role? Can you name what, who for and why you are looking to find a new role?)

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career and have enclosed my CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Delivery Driver Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr Lancaster,

I am applying in response to your advertisement published in the Hull Observer with regards to the Van Driver position for your offices at Beverley. I am interested in working in this position with your company and believe that my employment and education meets the required criteria for this position.

My work experience includes responsibility for management of all operations on the BuildIt Beverley branch site. I am involved in reviewing safety and emergency procedures, operating one of several fork lift trucks, checking deliveries in and out of the site and stock control within the office systems.

I particularly enjoy the delivery side of my current occupation and know I would be conscientious and happy to perform this role as my main job. I have a full clean driving licence, plus a fork lift operator’s licence, which I have held for eight years.

I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening as I believe that my skills are a suitable match for the job’s requirements. I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials. Please feel free to get in touch with me for any clarifications that may be required.

Yours sincerely,

An Environment Officer ensures that people’s living and work surroundings are safe and healthy to live and work in. Usually you will gain a role such as this through completing a degree at university and then passing some professional exams to allow you to practice in this role.

You will need to be able to analyse information, write reports and present your findings to people so explaining information in a non technical manner.

If you are ready to apply for this role, please see below example which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for Environment Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for an Environment Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Environment Officer which I have seen advertised (where) and (when).

I completed my degree in (name of subject) in (what year) – (Discuss some detail of the degree, what made you choose this course, why did you want to become an Environment Officer?).

Since completing my degree I have (done what, have you done any professional exams, been working in a similar environment)?

I have good communication skills and as part of my daily work I am always talking to different people, writing reports and analysing situations according to someone’s environment.

To date I have had some experience of dealing with noise pollution from businesses and people and dealing with these effectively, I have also been involved in some kitchens and assessing the suitability of that environment. I provide advice and measures/ plans to people as required and help them to ensure that the environment they are in is safe not only for them but everyone who comes into contact with the place.

I have enclosed my CV with this letter and also details of my degree and professional qualifications. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
In the meantime, thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME