This page gives you a sample application letter for a teaching position in a DepEd public elementary school, along with the list of documents that should go with it. Use it as a model when you write your own letter to a school head where there is a teacher vacancy.
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Where to send your application
A DepEd teacher applicant submits the application letter to the head of the elementary or secondary school where a teacher shortage or vacancy (regular and/or natural) exists. Write your Applicant Number on the letter.
Documents to attach
Support your application letter with these documents:
- CSC Form 212 Revised 2017 (Personal Data Sheet), in two copies, with your latest 2×2 ID picture. You can download it here: CSC Form 212 Revised 2017.
- Certified photocopy of your PRC professional identification card, or a PRC certification showing your name, LET rating, and other information recorded in the PRC office.
- Certified photocopy of your ratings in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) or the Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET).
- Certified copy of your transcript of records.
- For applicants with teaching experience: copies of service records, performance rating, and school clearance. If these are not available, submit a justification that explains why.
- Certificates of specialized training, if any.
- Certified copy of your Voter’s ID and/or any proof of residency that the School Screening Committee accepts.
- NBI Clearance.
- Omnibus certification of the authenticity and veracity of all documents submitted, signed by you.
To learn what happens after you submit, read about the DepEd Teacher 1 ranking process.
Sample application letter
The sample below is written by a licensed elementary education graduate with experience teaching learners with special needs, applying to a SPED central school. Replace the names, school, and details with your own.
Dr. Gerald Balanga
Principal
Sto. Nino SPED Central School, Tacloban City
Dear Sir:
Having a passion for teaching children, especially those who have special needs, I am delighted to express my intention to secure a position as an elementary teacher in your school.
I am fully aware that primary education is the most crucial stage in the learning growth of an individual, and so the public schools in the country need dedicated educators who are patient and willing to be full-time public servants. That is why I am submitting my application, for I believe that I am one of the teachers that your institution needs.
With my good instructional abilities, combined with my excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism at work, I believe that I can contribute to the success of your school.
I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2016 and served as a Grade 1 teacher to students with special needs at St. Lorenzo’s Academy Palo for three years. I recently passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers, which made me qualified for a teaching position in a public school.
I look forward to encouraging my future pupils to improve their inner strengths and abilities while discovering their other potentials. I want to provide a stimulating learning environment that motivates the young to trust their stand while respecting others. I want to be one of those people who develop children’s confidence at a young age while teaching them the values and discipline they need to become successful individuals of their generation.
Through teaching in your school, I hope to instill a love of learning and a longing for continuous knowledge in each pupil.
I also wish to express my willingness to be assigned to schools near where I reside in case your school has already filled its vacant positions.
For you to get to know my credentials, I have attached my resume for your review. Please contact me if you have more questions. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Karl Jeramil S. Lanuzo
Applicant
Tips for writing your own letter
- Address the letter to the school head by name and position.
- State the position you are applying for in the first paragraph.
- Mention your degree, your LET result, and any teaching experience, including the grade level and kind of learners you taught.
- Say whether you are willing to be assigned to nearby schools if the vacancy is filled.
- Mention your attachments, such as your resume, and include your Applicant Number.
More sample letters
- Sample Application Letter for Teacher Without Experience
- Sample Application Letter for Teacher Fresh Graduate
- Sample Letter of Intent for DepEd Teacher Applicant
- Sample Application Letter for Teacher in Private School
- Sample Application Letter for Secondary Teacher
- Sample Letter of Intent for DepEd Teacher’s Ranking
Frequently asked questions
Where do I submit my application letter for a DepEd teaching position?
Submit it to the head of the elementary or secondary school where a teacher shortage or vacancy exists, with your Applicant Number written on the letter.
What documents should I attach to my application letter?
Attach CSC Form 212 Revised 2017 in two copies with a 2×2 photo, your PRC ID or certification, LET or PBET ratings, transcript of records, proof of residency, NBI Clearance, and a signed omnibus certification. Add service records, performance rating, and school clearance if you have teaching experience, and certificates of specialized training if any.
What if I cannot get my service records or school clearance?
If you have teaching experience but these documents are unavailable, submit a written justification explaining the reason they are unavailable.
Can I copy the sample letter as it is?
Use it as a model only. Replace the school head, school, degree, experience, and other details with your own true information.
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