This is the final opportunity to join the Training Programme this year. Our Autumn cohort will begin training in September, and start teaching after October half term.
We are open for selected subjects in selected regions only. If your subject is open, we recommend applying as soon as possible, as availability is likely to change.
We will communicate a final deadline later in spring, but do not recommend waiting for this.
You can find the list of current availability by clicking Apply now.
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.
