YEAR 1
YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE
SUMMER INSTITUTE
Intensive training to prepare you for the classroom. LEARN MORE
START IN SCHOOL
Start working as a salaried teacher with real responsibility from day one.
COMPLETE PGCE AND QUALIFY AS A TEACHER At the end of year one, you’ll achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). LEARN MORE
HOW IT WORKS • On our two-year salaried teaching and
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• You’ll be matched with a school facing unique challenges. This could be in a city, a coastal town or a more rural location, giving you the opportunity to make the biggest difference. • From day one you’ll be developing as a leader, gaining skills that will take you anywhere, and inspiring your pupils to free their potential, fully supported by us every step of the way.
leadership programme, rated outstanding by Ofsted, you’ll be based in one of our partner schools, teaching pupils from some of the most deprived backgrounds.
YEAR 2
• You’ll attend a mixture of online and in-person school-based training, before starting in school in the autumn term.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS (AND GET PAID) - YAY!
“I relocated from Bedford to Solihull to teach history on the Training Programme. Many of my pupils come from low-income backgrounds...” Francis, Teach First 2021 history ambassador and teacher at Leeds City Academy, Leeds
RETURN TO SCHOOL
In September of your second year, you’ll return as an early career teacher.
BECOME AN AMBASSADOR
Once you’ve completed the programme you’re a Teach First ambassador. LEARN MORE
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Taster Programme: For students in their early years of university. Learn more about Teach First, develop the skills needed to succeed on our Training Programme and feel confident during the selection process. • Summer Projects: As a trainee, and later as an ambassador, you can take part in a one-to three-week placement with one of our partner organisations over the summer and develop skills, build connections and broaden your career prospects. • Coaching: Get access to a free, trained coach from one of our business partners to support your professional development and help you overcome challenges in the classroom. • Master’s Degree: Your PGCE is a great step towards completing a master’s degree as it’s worth 60 credits. You can complete a further 120 credits at one of our partner universities to gain a full master’s.
“What helped me most was my mentor meetings. Whenever I had any issues, any questions...” Jennie, Teach First 2023 science ambassador and teacher at King Edward VII Academy, Kings Lynn
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