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:
- a 2.1 degree or above (we'll consider a 2.2 for secondary teaching)
- grade C/4 or equivalent in GCSE maths and English
- for primary, a grade C/4 in one GCSE science subject as well
- 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.