It’s time to discover who you could become.
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.
Join Teach First and become the person you’re meant to be. You’ll have new experiences every day. Develop skills that can take you anywhere. Grow in ways you never imagined. All while giving the children our society is failing the futures they deserve.
Teach First is a route into leadership like no other. Join the UK's largest teacher training and leadership programme and you’ll get:
* a salary from day one in the classroom
* a fully funded qualification worth over £10k
* access to our 16,000-strong network of teachers, leaders and businesses
* a package of support to help you thrive in your career
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.
It’s no wonder we’re consistently featured as one of the UK’s top graduate schemes by the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers list.
Use your degree to make a difference for the next generation.
Interested? Applications are now open for August 2025. Apply early for the best chance of getting your first-choice location.
Be a leader. Be a teacher.
What we are looking for
Any
Additional job details
Location: East Midlands, East of England, London, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England, West Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber
Contract, dates and working times: Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 13 April 2025.
We are now open for new applications for limited subjects and locations.
Training Programme
Discover your future with Teach First. 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.
What can Teach First offer you?
Our Training Programme is much more than just the UK’s largest teacher training programme. You’ll learn to lead, all whilst being paid from day one in the classroom.
How about community? A network – 17,750+ strong, made up of teachers, professionals and industry leaders. Who will support you on your journey.
How about purpose? The chance to change the lives of the young people our society is failing. To power their potential.
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.
Minimum Requirements
* 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
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