This guide is for you if

  • You're an outstanding teacher but are unsure of how to showcase your skills.

  • You've written a CV but are not getting interview call backs.

  • You're getting to interview but are always the silver medalist.

  • You understand job specifications but can't see how to make your experiences relevant.

Course Designer

Materials and content designed by experts

Katie Stickley

The original seed and one of our co-founders Katie has been a strong advocate of teacher's skills in commercial settings. Katie has been an outstanding educator for over 19 years in the UK school system. She has strong connections with both start-ups and market leaders in a range of industries and is also passionate about the work of third-sector organisations.

Martin Stickley

Martin is certified in LinkedIn's Marketing Fundamentals. He has extensive experience as a teacher and middle leader in large secondary schools. Martin also has commercial experience working with Did Teach, EdTech firm JADE Autism and the investment bank JP Morgan Chase & Company. His career history gives him a unique understanding of the education and corporate sectors.

When you've used the guide you'll have

  • Clarity over what the STAR method is and why it is used.

  • A bank of proven examples from outstanding teachers who have secured jobs.

  • Learnt how to frame your teaching experiences to demonstrate specific skills in a compelling way.

  • Discovered how to articulate your skills to improve your CV.

  • Understood how to apply the STAR method to interview situations to increase your value proposition.

  • Seen that teaching achievements carry weight and when presented correctly are hugely impressive.

Get your job applications out of a black hole today

What does the guide cover?

It covers examples from both the primary and secondary phases of education and covers a range key skills including: Project Management, Budget Management, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing & Relationship Building.

What teachers say about this guide

Some fellow STAR gazers

Benjamin Summers Primary School Teacher - Project Analyst at the Home Office

"The STAR method was critical to my successful application with the Civil Service. Using the formula I was able to articulate my teaching experiences in a succinct and compelling way".

Martin Mak - Capability Resource Lead at the UK Home Office

" The Civil Service welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds including teaching. What's critical is showcasing you have the skills for a career in Government. The STAR method helps you do this and this guide provides aspirational examples from teachers".

Frances Talbot - Primary School Teacher

"This guide identified how far away I was from getting the STAR method right. After using the examples I was able to evidence my skills extremely effectively. Although the advice here is simple my CV is now streets ahead of where it was. Thanks Did Teach".

FAQ

  • Why should I buy this guide? Surely, I can work out how to use the STAR method.

    You're right to think this and there's a huge amount of advice out there. But much of it is nebulous and some of it is of poor quality. We have read thousands of teacher CV's and supporting statements and can testify that nine times out of ten they are not doing themselves justice. This guide will give you a formula that is simple to use and highly effective.

  • Why should I choose guide?

    Did Teach is constantly working with teachers and a whole range of organisations. In 2023 we forged a relationship with the Home Office who are strong advocates of the STAR method. This has given us the insights needed to produce this document.

  • How can I access the guide?

    The guide is an 8 page PDF document. This can be stored on your desktop or printed.

Send your job applications into orbit

If you are feeling stuck when it comes to articulating your skills this guide will quickly provide you with a formula that works.

Reviews

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Worth the money!

Nicole Fayemiwo

Previously tried to apply to placed like the Civil Service before this course but with no luck. However, using the techniques from this role has helped gain ...

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Previously tried to apply to placed like the Civil Service before this course but with no luck. However, using the techniques from this role has helped gain an interview with The Bank of England! Was in absolute shock. Worth every penny. Thank you DidTeach.

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