Application for Teaching Job – Formats in English and Urdu (With Samples)

An application for a teaching job is a one-page formal letter to the principal of a private school, college or academy, with your CV attached. Government teaching posts work differently. There is no letter. You apply through an online form only.

This guide covers both routes. It gives the letter format, four samples in English and Urdu, the documents to attach, and how to apply for government teaching posts through PPSC and the CTI portal.

Application for a Teaching Job at a Glance#

Route	How you apply	Who it is for
Private school, college or academy	Written letter to the principal, with your CV	Any private teaching post
PPSC lecturer and educator posts	Online form at ppsc.gop.pk	Punjab government teaching posts
CTI (College Teaching Intern)	Online form at cti-hep.punjab.gov.pk	Temporary teaching in government colleges

What Is an Application for a Teaching Job?#

It is a formal letter that asks for a teaching post. It states the post you want, your qualification, and your experience in three short paragraphs.

The letter is not your CV. The CV lists everything. The letter picks the three facts that fit this post: your degree, your teaching experience, and the classes you can teach.

A letter is used for private schools, colleges and academies. Government schools and colleges do not accept letters. They recruit through PPSC or the CTI portal, and a letter sent to the department does not count as an application.

The Format: Parts of the Letter#

A teaching application follows the standard formal letter layout. Every part has a fixed place on the page.

Part	What to write
Sender	Your name, address, phone number and email, at the top
Date	The date you send the letter
Receiver	The Principal, the school name and its address
Subject	Application for the Post of [Subject] Teacher ([Classes])
Salutation	Respected Sir, Respected Madam, or Dear Principal [Name]
Body	Three short paragraphs (below)
Closing	Yours faithfully, your signature and your name
Enclosures	A list of the documents attached

Name the exact post in the subject line. Write “Application for the Post of English Teacher (Grades 6–8)”, not “Application for a Job”. A principal reads dozens of letters. The subject line is how yours is sorted.

The Three Paragraphs of the Body#

Paragraph 1: the post and your qualification. Name the post, say where you saw the advertisement, and give your degree and teaching qualification. One example: “I am applying for the post of English Teacher (Grades 6–8), advertised in Jang on 2 November 2026. I hold a BS in English and a B.Ed.”

Paragraph 2: your experience. Name the schools you taught at, the subjects and classes, and one concrete result. One example: “I taught English to Grades 6–8 at [School Name] for three years, and my class scored 92% in the board examination.”

Paragraph 3: why this school, and what happens next. Say why you want this school, and that you are available for a demo lesson or an interview. Name the documents attached.

Keep the letter to one page. Send it as a PDF unless the advertisement asks for Word. Keep a PDF copy on your phone, because many private schools still take applications by email or WhatsApp.

Sample 1: English Application, Experienced Teacher#

[Your Name]
[Your Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
[Date]
The Principal
[School Name], [City]
Subject: Application for the Post of English Teacher (Grades 6–8)

Respected Sir,

I am applying for the post of English Teacher (Grades 6–8), advertised in [Newspaper] on [Date]. I hold a BS in English from [University] and a B.Ed.

I taught English to Grades 6–8 at [School Name] for three years. My class scored 92% in the board examination last year, and I ran the school debating society.

I would like to teach at [School Name] because of its focus on English-medium instruction. I am available for a demo lesson and interview at your convenience. My CV, degrees, experience certificate and domicile are attached.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

Sample 2: English Application, Fresher or Untrained Teacher#

[Your Name]
[Your Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
[Date]
The Principal
[School Name], [City]
Subject: Application for the Post of Science Teacher

Respected Madam,

I am applying for the post of Science Teacher, advertised on [Website] on [Date]. I completed my BS in Chemistry from [University] in [Year], with first division.

I completed my teaching practicum at [School Name], where I taught Grades 6–8 for one term. I am ready to take a demo lesson at your convenience.

I am keen to begin my teaching career at [School Name]. My CV, degree and transcripts are attached.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

Sample 3: Short and Simple Application#

Use this version for a walk-in application or a short email. It says the same three things in fewer lines.

[Your Name]
[Your Address] | [Phone] | [Email]
[Date]
The Principal
[School Name], [City]
Subject: Application for the Post of Mathematics Teacher

Respected Sir,

I am applying for the post of Mathematics Teacher at your school. I hold an MSc in Mathematics and have two years of teaching experience.

I am available for an interview and demo lesson at your convenience. My CV is attached.

Yours faithfully,
[Your Name]

Sample 4: Urdu Application, Urdu or Islamiat Teacher#

بخدمت جناب پرنسپل صاحب،
[اسکول کا نام]، [شہر]
موضوع: اردو استاد کی آسامی کے لیے درخواست

محترم جناب،

بااحترام عرض ہے کہ میں نے [یونیورسٹی کا نام] سے اردو میں ایم اے [سال] میں [ڈویژن] کے ساتھ مکمل کیا ہے۔ میں آپ کے اسکول میں اردو استاد کی آسامی کے لیے درخواست دے رہا ہوں۔

میرے پاس [سال] کا تدریسی تجربہ ہے۔ میں نے چھٹی سے دسویں جماعت تک اردو پڑھائی ہے۔

میں انٹرویو اور نمونہ سبق کے لیے کسی بھی وقت حاضر ہو سکتا ہوں۔ مطلوبہ کاغذات ساتھ منسلک ہیں۔

آپ کا خادم،
[آپ کا نام]
[فون نمبر]
[تاریخ]

If you are a woman, change “دے رہا ہوں” to “دے رہی ہوں” and “حاضر ہو سکتا ہوں” to “حاضر ہو سکتی ہوں”. The rest of the letter stays the same.

Documents to Attach With the Application#

Attach only what the advertisement asks for. A long pile of papers does not help. The usual list is:

• Your CV
• Degree and transcripts, up to your highest qualification
• B.Ed or M.Ed, where you hold one
• Experience certificate, one per employer, where the post asks for experience
• Domicile certificate in your own name, where the school asks for it
• CNIC copy
• Recent passport-size photographs

Our documents checklist lists every document a government job application needs, and most of the same papers are asked for by private schools.

How to Send the Application#

By email. Send the letter and CV as PDFs, with the post in the email subject line. Write the same subject as the letter: “Application for the Post of [Subject] Teacher”. Attach the documents as separate files, not as photos of papers.

By WhatsApp. Many private schools now take applications on WhatsApp. Send the PDF letter and CV, with a one-line message naming the post. Do not send photographs of handwritten pages.

By hand. Take a printed copy to the school office and ask for a receiving stamp or signature. Keep the stamped copy. It is your proof that the application was submitted.

By post. Send by registered post or courier, well before the closing date. Keep the postal receipt and a photocopy of the full application.

Government Teaching Jobs: Apply Online Instead#

There is no application letter for a government teaching post. A letter sent to the department or the college does not count as an application. Government teaching posts are applied for online only.

PPSC lecturer and educator posts. Lecturer and other teaching posts in Punjab government colleges and schools are advertised in numbered PPSC advertisements on ppsc.gop.pk. You apply online only, with your CNIC. The fee is paid through a PSID: Rs 600 for a one-paper test post and Rs 1,000 for a competitive examination. Our how to apply guide covers the online process, and our PSID guide covers the payment.

CTI (College Teaching Interns). CTIs are temporary teachers in government colleges, hired by the Higher Education Department Punjab through cti-hep.punjab.gov.pk. The 2026–27 round closed on 23 October 2026. Check the portal for the next HED advertisement. CTI applications are online only, and interviews are held at the college.

The 30,000 educator posts. A proposal for 30,000+ educator posts has been reported, but no PPSC advertisement for it has been published. Do not treat it as an open recruitment. Check ppsc.gop.pk for the current advertisements.

Age relaxation for government teaching posts follows the same rules as other Punjab posts. Our age relaxation guide covers them. Government jobs in general are advertised the same way: online, through the commission, before a closing date.

Common Mistakes to Avoid#

• Sending a letter for a government post. PPSC and CTI take online applications only. A letter does not count.
• Writing “Application for a Job” as the subject. Name the exact post and subject, or the letter is not sorted.
• A letter longer than one page. Three paragraphs are enough. A principal will not read a second page.
• Claiming experience without proof. If you state experience, attach the experience certificate. Our experience certificate guide shows the format commissions accept.
• Sending a photo of a handwritten letter. Type the letter and send a PDF. A photo of paper looks careless.
• Forgetting the demo lesson. Most private schools ask for one. Prepare a 20-minute lesson on your subject before the interview.
• Applying after the closing date. Private schools and PPSC both close on the date in the advertisement. Late applications are not accepted.
• Paying an agent for a government teaching post. PPSC and CTI never ask you to pay a person. The fee goes through a PSID on the official site only.

Frequently Asked Questions#

How to write application letter for teaching job in school?

Write a one-page formal letter to the principal. Put your name and contact details at the top, then the date, the principal’s name and school address, and a subject line naming the exact post. The body has three paragraphs: the post and your qualification, your experience with one result, and why this school with your availability for a demo lesson. Attach your CV and the documents the advertisement asks for.

How can I write application for teaching job?

Use the formal letter format in this guide. Name the post in the subject line, keep the body to three short paragraphs, and keep the whole letter to one page. Send it as a PDF by email or WhatsApp, or hand it in at the school office. For a government teaching post, do not write a letter. Apply online through PPSC or the CTI portal instead.

How to write application for teaching job?

Start with your name, address, phone and email, then the date and the principal’s address. Write the subject line with the exact post, for example “Application for the Post of English Teacher (Grades 6–8)”. Write three paragraphs: your qualification, your experience, and your availability for a demo lesson. Close with “Yours faithfully”, your signature and your name, and list the documents attached.

How to write application for teaching job in english?

Write it in formal English, in the format above. Use “Respected Sir” or “Respected Madam” as the salutation, and “Yours faithfully” as the closing. Keep sentences short and factual. State your degree, your teaching experience and one concrete result, such as a board examination score. Sample 1 and Sample 2 in this guide are ready to copy and fill in.

How to write application for teaching job in urdu?

Write it in the same formal structure, in Urdu. Start with “بخدمت جناب پرنسپل صاحب”, give the school name and city, and write the subject as “اردو استاد کی آسامی کے لیے درخواست”. Open with “بااحترام عرض ہے کہ”, state your degree and experience in two short paragraphs, and close with “آپ کا خادم” and your name. Sample 4 in this guide is a complete Urdu application to copy and fill in.