50 ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers and Educators

Act as an experienced [subject] teacher with 15 years in UK/US schools. Create a detailed lesson plan for a [duration] lesson on '[topic]' for Year [X] / Grade [X] students. Include: learning objectives linked to national curriculum/common core, starter activity (5 mins), main teaching sequence with timings, differentiation for SEN/EAL/Gifted, formative assessment opportunities, plenary, resources needed, and common misconceptions to address.

You are a curriculum designer. Create a [X-week] scheme of work for [subject] on [topic] for [age group]. For each week: key learning objectives, lesson title and brief outline, assessment activity, key vocabulary, and cross-curricular links. Ensure progression builds logically from foundation to higher-order thinking.

Act as a SENCO and inclusion specialist. I am teaching [topic] to a mixed-ability class including students with [dyslexia/ADHD/autism/EAL]. Suggest 5 specific teaching adaptations, 3 modified resource ideas, 2 alternative assessment methods, and how to structure peer support without creating isolation.

You are a gifted and talented education expert. I have high-attaining students in [subject] who finish early. Create: 5 extension activities for [topic] developing higher-order thinking, 3 independent research project ideas, challenge questions beyond curriculum, and how to use these students to deepen whole-class learning.

Act as an assessment design specialist. Create a [formative/summative] assessment for [topic] at [level]. Include: clear criteria / mark scheme, a range of question types, a model answer for the extended response, and a 'two stars and a wish' feedback template for efficient marking. Total marks: [X].

You are a school communications expert. Write a parent/carer letter about [topic: upcoming assessment/behaviour concern/school trip/academic progress]. State key information in the first paragraph, avoid jargon, tell parents exactly what action (if any) is needed, provide contact details, and end positively.

Act as a teaching and learning coach. I am preparing for my performance management review. Help me: reflect on strengths using Ofsted/Danielson framework language, identify 2 development areas with strategies, write SMART targets for the coming year, and prepare impact examples to share with my line manager.