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Discover your future with Teach First. 

Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. We work with schools in the most deprived areas of the country, making sure no child is left behind.   

Apply now to join our Training Programme, a two-year graduate scheme that sees us ranked #15 in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers. To secure your preferred location, be sure to apply early, as we will close subjects and locations on a rolling basis. 

Teach First is a route into leadership like no other. Join the UK's largest teacher training and leadership programme and you’ll:    

  • earn a salary from day one in the classroom.
  • learn to lead, with opportunities for quick progression (and pay increases to match) 
  • receive a fully funded leadership qualification and professional coaching worth over £10k 
  • have access to our 17,750+ network of teachers, leaders and businesses 
  • make a difference, teaching in the schools that need you the most. 

How it begins 

Your journey begins with six-weeks of training at the Institute. This combines online learning with in-person days. We also offer a part-time option for the Institute if needed. You’ll then begin teaching in a school.

Eligibility  

What you’ll need: 

  1. a 2.1 degree or above (we'll consider a 2.2 for secondary teaching)  
  2. grade C/4 or equivalent in GCSE maths and English  
  3. for primary, a grade C/4 in one GCSE science subject as well  
  4. the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme 

This is your chance to make a difference for children experiencing poverty across the country. With Teach First, you can open up a world of possibilities – for you, and for the children you’ll teach.    

Be a leader. Be a teacher.