Teach First Training Programme

About Teach First​

Teach First is an education charity that trains brilliant teachers, equips school leaders and campaigns for educational justice. Since 2003, we’ve reached over 1.5 million pupils facing disadvantage.

Driven by the knowledge that education transforms lives, we’ve trained over 20,000 teachers to work in the schools that need them most, changing the outcome for pupils living in poverty.

We are building a movement of Change Makers and Change Partners, making sure every child, no matter their background, gets the opportunities they deserve.

Change is possible.

Let’s rewrite the future.

About the role

Apply for the Teach First Training Programme.

Change lives through teaching.

Train to become a teacher, earn a salary and work towards a PGCE – all while becoming a Change Maker in classrooms and communities where you're needed most.

Applications are open now for selected subjects.

We’re currently accepting applications for high-demand subjects across England. Please check the Teach First website for current availability.

Explore what’s open now and start your journey towards becoming a teacher.

Open with national adaptability

Some subjects are open, but placements are only available in areas with the greatest need — so you’ll need to be flexible about where you teach.

We’ll match you with a school anywhere in England, based on availability.

How to apply

It takes around 10 minutes to get started.

You’ll need:

• Confirmation you meet our essential criteria

• Your contact details

• Your degree information

• Your A-levels (or non-UK equivalent)

You can add details like GCSEs and specific modules later. Once you’ve applied, we’ll review your details and email your next steps.

You’ll also be supported by a dedicated programme talent officer from application to classroom.

Take your first step to becoming a Change Maker.