The mission is simple: to add 100 Black Headteachers to the education system by 2038. Founded in partnership with Teach First in 2023, this network provides a safe space where Black Teach First ambassadors in senior leadership can connect, access tailored coaching and hear directly from influential education leaders. So far, the impact speaks for itself: three members have already secured headships in two years.

New members can join from May 2026.
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“The 100 Black Headteachers Network changed my life. I’ve received radical care, high quality leadership development and built relationships. I know that my students and I have received the growth of a lifetime which has put me in the position I am in today.”

- Yansé Cooper, Headteacher of ELAM

Eligibility: Black senior leaders working  in a Teach First eligible school and commit to attending 80% of events (in London and Bedfordshire).

Careers work doesn’t have to feel isolating. This network connects and supports professionals through collaboration and shared learning, helping them deliver impactful careers education that narrows the destination gap and empowers the those they work with to make confident, informed choices about their futures.

Members enjoy regular online events with expert insights, peer learning, practical strategies for day-to-day challenges and time to connect with other members who get it.

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"The opportunity to share ideas and get genuine feedback from other career professionals is amazing. Everyone is always really positive and willing to help. Sometimes it's just good to know you aren't alone and the network provides that non-judgemental support which is amazing."

- Kirsty O’Connell , 2022 Careers Leader Programme

Eligibility: Professionals working across all areas of careers education and guidance – including schools, universities, early careers and business.

Heads Forward is a community of 150+ ambassador headteachers and education leaders committed to tackling educational disadvantage. At its core, it’s about connection—members share support, ideas and solutions through an active WhatsApp group, buddying for new members and in-person events, ensuring leaders never face challenges alone.

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"It’s such a supportive community; there is always someone to help with any queries you have or to share their own experience and best practice."

- Holly Arles, Principal at COLA, Shoreditch Park 

Eligibility: Completed Teach First Training Programme (formally the Leadership Development Programme) and in a headship role/about to start a headship role.

For more information visit Heads Forward.

This network supports programme members once they complete the Headship Next programme. The network supports members in their journey to Headship.

For more information, visit the Headship Next Programme page.

Eligibility: Members are automatically enrolled once they are accepted onto the Headship Next programme.

This network provides a unique space for connecting Teach First ambassadors working in policy with ambassadors working in the classroom, who are interested in policy and focused on communities facing disadvantage. Its three goals are to:

1. Empower members to understand and influence education policy, especially in schools facing disadvantage.
2. Strengthen links between ambassadors and key policy figures in government, civil service and the third sector.
3. Feed ambassadors’ insights into Teach First’s policy work.

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Eligibility: Ambassadors and 2nd year training programme members who are currently working in policy related fields or have an interest in shaping education policy.

This network is a community of Teach First ambassadors in the private sector, united by a lifelong commitment to the Teach First mission of tackling educational inequality. Through the network, members harness their skills, connections and influence to support schools, champion the mission within their organisations and support one another-driving change in classrooms, workplaces and across society.

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"I've really enjoyed reconnecting with fellow Ambassadors and being able to continue the mission whilst outside of the classroom. The resources we have available to us in our jobs and via our network are invaluable to supporting other ambassadors and young people."

- Anu Manthri, 2010 Ambassador

Eligibility: Teach First ambassadors working in the private sector school.

This network connects Teach First ambassadors, currently running or aspiring to start a social enterprise or charity, who are intereseted in helping every child fulfil their potential through social impact and innovation. It supports members to grow ideas, increase impact in disadvantaged communities and ignite solutions.

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Eligibility: Ambassadors and 2nd year training programme members who are interested in innovation and/or starting their own social enterprise.

This network connects, inspires and develops its members through career and peer support, aiming to increase women ambassadors in mission-aligned leadership roles. Activities include discussions, networking events, safe spaces and unique development opportunities.

Current membership includes representation from every region of England, as well as every cohort year of the Teach First Training Programme.

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"A great network to be a part of, supporting and championing women, hearing each other’s stories." - Current Network Member

Eligibility: Open to women Teach First ambassadors who are currently in, or aspiring to, a mission-aligned leadership role (in or out of the classroom).