diff --git a/app/views/teacher_mailer/application_received.text.erb b/app/views/teacher_mailer/application_received.text.erb
index ca90c6427..34194cc1f 100644
--- a/app/views/teacher_mailer/application_received.text.erb
+++ b/app/views/teacher_mailer/application_received.text.erb
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 Dear <%= application_form_full_name(@application_form) %>,
 
-We’ve received your application for qualified teacher status (QTS) in England
+# We’ve received your application for qualified teacher status (QTS) in England
 
 <%= render "shared/teacher_mailer/reference_number" %>