Do I need TRCN registration to teach?

TRCN is the regulator for teachers in Nigeria and registration is required to practise as a professional teacher. Private schools vary in how strictly they ask for it, but stating it strengthens any application.

Should I address the letter to the principal or the proprietor?

Whoever the advert names. If it names no one, address it to 'The Principal' at the school's address.

Application letter for a teaching job

An application letter for a teaching job should name the subject and class levels you teach, your teaching qualification and TRCN registration, and one result you achieved with students. Here is a full sample, and a builder that writes yours.

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Sample letter

12 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos. 080 0000 0000 5 November 2026

The Principal, Crestview College, 7 Unity Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHER

I am writing to apply for the position of Mathematics Teacher advertised on BoQQs. I hold a B.Sc.(Ed.) in Mathematics from Lagos State University and am registered with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

For the past three years I have taught Mathematics and Further Mathematics from JSS 1 to SS 3. Last session, 92% of my SS 3 students passed WAEC Mathematics at credit level, up from 74% the year before, after I introduced weekly past-question clinics.

I am available to resume at the start of the new term. I would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your students' results. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Oluwaseun Adebayo

What makes it work

Name your subjects and levels: 'Mathematics and Further Mathematics, JSS 1 to SS 3' tells a principal in one line whether you fit the timetable gap.
Mention TRCN: Many schools now ask for TRCN registration. If you are registered, say so; if you are in the process, say that.
Give one result: Exam pass rates, a club you started, a competition your students entered — one concrete outcome beats a list of duties.

Write yours

The job

Job titleCompanyHiring manager's nameLeave blank if the advert doesn't name anyone.Where you saw the job

Why you, why them

Why this company?One specific sentence about them, not you. Generic praise is what gets letters skipped.Strength 1Something you did, with a number if you can — not a personality trait.Strength 2Strength 3NYSC statusWhen you can start

Your details

Full nameEmailPhoneTown or city

Your name

5 November 2026

Dear Sir/Madam,

APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF [JOB TITLE]

I am writing to apply for the [job title] role at [company].

I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can help [company]. Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

Your name

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Common questions

Do I need TRCN registration to teach?: TRCN is the regulator for teachers in Nigeria and registration is required to practise as a professional teacher. Private schools vary in how strictly they ask for it, but stating it strengthens any application.
Should I address the letter to the principal or the proprietor?: Whoever the advert names. If it names no one, address it to 'The Principal' at the school's address.

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