This letter formally expresses the applicant's intent to compete for a permanent Full-Time TEACHER 1 position in elementary or junior high school for the upcoming school year 2016-2017 at a particular school. The applicant is a LET passer with X number of years of teaching experience at a previous school. Required documents such as the applicant's personal data sheet, transcripts, PRC registration, LET rating, voter ID, employment certificates, and clearances are attached. The applicant believes they can contribute to achieving the school and Department of Education's vision and objectives by sharing their knowledge, skills, and expertise in curriculum delivery. They are eager to participate in the selection process for the teacher position.

1. January 7, 2016
Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. _____________________________________
Principal
_________________________________________ (name of school)
_________________________________________ (school address)
_________________________________________ (city or municipality)
_________________________________________ (province & region)
Attention: School Selection Committee
Dear Sir/Madam:
This is to formally express the intent of the undersigned to compete in the ranking and selection
process, and to hopefully get permanently appointed for a Full-Time TEACHER 1 position in
Elementary (or Junior High School) specifically, for Grade Level ____ beginning school year
2016-2017 with the _________________________________________________ (complete name of school) located at
________________________________________ (complete address of the school), mainly due to proximity with the
applicant’s present/permanent residence (state reason for the choice of the school).
The applicant is a LET-passer since ________________ (date of PRC registration) and who has ______
(number of years of teaching experience) with the ____________________________________________________
(state the school and school location) teaching Grade _____ (state the Grade Level). OR
The applicant is a PRC-registered PROFESSIONAL TEACHER since ______________ (date of PRC
registration) with major in ______________________ (state the specialization or elementary education). To date, the
candidate has yet to earn a paid teaching experience due to ___________________________________ (state
why the candidate has no teaching experience to date).
This application comes with the intent to share the teacher-applicant’s ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(specific knowledge, skills, attitude, EXPERTISE, relevant experiences of the applicant. This expresses the purpose in
wanting to join the Public School System of the country as Teacher 1 in elementary or JHS.)
Attached is the Detailed Curriculum Vitae of the undersigned with the following ‘required’
documents, for your evaluation and ready reference, to wit:
1. Personal Data Sheet with recent 2x2 ID picture - (Tab A)
2. Transcript of school records (collegiate) - (Tab B)
3. Certificate of PRC Registration for Teachers - (Tab C)
4. Certificate of LET Rating (with specialization) - (Tab D)
5. COMELEC-issued Voter’s ID - (Tab E)
6. Certificate of Employment (if any) - (Tab F)
7. Marriage Contract - (Tab G)
8. NBI Clearance (for Local Employment) - (Tab H)
9. Omnibus Certificate - (Tab I)
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2. In addition, the applicant subscribes to ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(State education and/or teaching/learning philosophy or research-based beliefs.)
It may also be noteworthy that the undersigned teacher-applicant upholds values such as:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(state values and/or human characteristics that the applicant has. Take this opportunity to express such in this letter
since the same is/are usually has no space in typical professional CVs.)
In terms of local/international exposure to schools, the applicant has had the opportunity in
visiting and observing schools like ______________________________________________________________________
(State name of school and location, if any.)
To the school where the teacher-applicant may later be appointed and deployed to, the
undersigned would like to offer ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Express here on what and how you wish to contribute in the actual delivery of the K+12 Curriculum in order to attain
the vision, mission, and learning objectives of the school and that of the Department of Education at large.)
The eagerness to participate in the next rounds of the selection process for Teachers 1 is
likewise herein expressed.
Very truly yours,
(Name of Teacher-Applicant)
Teacher-Applicant
Email address: _____________________________________________
Contact Numbers: ___________________________________________
Applicant number T15094111
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Please NOTE:
This Sample Application Letter is prepared by Ms. Gie Serrano for the members of the TRTU FB Group Page.
Kindly edit this sample Application Letter for Teacher 1 position in Elementary and Junior High School as it
suits best the teacher-applicant’s circumstances.