A community of ambassadors and friends within the company who aim to address social mobility issues at the intersection of business and education.

By working with staff and students from Teach First schools in challenging circumstances, they provide experiences supporting their development, and bringing together passionate people to drive engagement and awareness of key issues affecting students.

Email them at cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk.

The Action Attendance network aims to connect and support schools to share best practice on improving school attendance. All roles welcome to join this network. 

• Follow them on Twitter.  

A space to connect with fellow ambassadors volunteering in school governance.  The aim of the network is to support ambassadors who volunteer or want to volunteer as school governors to be effective in their role and ensure that they can champion a fair education for all, from board level.

Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

This network is united by its goal to help the business community have a positive impact on education across the UK. It’s open to any Teach First ambassador working in business, and will inspire and support you to set up new networks within your company. This network is led by

Freddie Thomlinson (Accenture) and Leo Sutton (Deloitte).
 

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in Asia.

Join their Facebook chat via their Facebook group

ACT's aim is to create an engaged, social, and supportive teacher community in Calderdale. Set up by ambassadors in Calderdale, this network fulfils this aim through social media content, Teach Meets, and relevant CPD.

Email them at actcalderdaletf@gmail.com.

Active in the Yorkshire and the Humber.

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in Australia.

The BeBold History teacher network runs webinars led by historians & teachers and aims to link academia & the classroom. Led by history teachers, for history teachers.

• Follow them on Youtube. 
• Browse their free library of webinars.

A space to meet, connect and socialise with Teach First trainees and ambassadors living in and around Bedford.

Email them at bedfordmeetup@gmail.com

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Birmingham to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador.

Black Men Teach (BMT) is a network explicitly promoting and amplifying the voices of Black Men in Education. We aim to provide a safe hub for black male educators. Raising the teaching profile amongst black males whilst bringing to the forefront the different issues and inequalities black men face in education concerning their recruitment, retention & promotion.

In fulfilling our mission, we will challenge the stereotypes of black men and celebrate their successes in education and society alike.

• Follow them on Instagram.
• Email them at blackmentch@gmail.com. 

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Blackpool to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador.

Contact them at beach.tf.networking@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

Bradford Impact Group offers support to Bradford teachers and trainees socially, professionally and in the early stages of their career. This network, set up by Bradford-based ambassadors, aims to welcome and unite teachers in our local community through events such as social events, Teach Meets and panel discussions.

Active in Yorkshire and the Humber.
 

We are a local network dedicated to providing support and networking opportunities to Teach First ambassadors and trainees/programme members either teaching or living both in and around the Bradford district. We are a friendly and welcoming group who meet face to face every term and also provide additional collaboration via WhatsApp. Get in touch to get involved at tfbradfordmeetup@gmail.com.

Join the Bristol Teach First Meet-Up! We will be running meet-ups in Bristol for TF Ambassadors. Meet up to socialise over food and drinks, explore parts of the city together, engage in touristy and non-touristy activities, and generally just hang out and be part of a great community.

Contact bristol.meetup@yahoo.com and we will add you to our mailing list and the What’s App group. We hope to see you soon!

This network will lead the inclusion of Climate Education in UK classrooms by supporting teachers with resources, training and workshops, to enable its implementation in schools with ease.

ConnectEd Cymru is a network founded by Teach First Cymru teachers and ambassadors who strongly believe that every child, no matter their background, should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Embedding Equity in Education is at the heart of everything we do.

Email them at connectedcymru@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

Follow on Twitter to see what they're up to.

Campaigning for a more conscious education provision for students and teachers.

• Engage with them on Twitter. 
• Email them at consciouseducationcampaign@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved.
   

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Coventry to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador. They host regular social events.

• Check out their Twitter page for details.
• Email them at tfmeetups.Coventry@gmail.com.

The Cultivating Change Network is an innovative way for senior leaders across the South West of England to connect, learn and empower their schools to tackle some of the most pressing issues. Formed in partnership with Teach First and Jamie's Farm, the network aims to support senior leaders to feel upskilled and empowered to address mental health issues in their pupils. 

To find out more about this network please email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

An opportunity for TF Ambassadors living or working in Cumbria (or nearby) to come together. Activities will provide an opportunity to connect, re-connect and explore all things that may benefit us personally and professionally to further our mission.

Email them at tfcumbriameetup@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

Ambassadors within Deloitte come together to take action on educational inequality. New ambassadors are welcomed, and they support networking for ambassadors across the organisation.

The network is led by Leo Sutton, Freddie Frieman and Kitty Benzecry.

Email them at cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk.

The DfE Teachers Network aims to build connections between ex-teachers within the department and bridge the gap between DfE and the classroom.

They do this through termly speaker events and connections between policy makers and practicing teachers when opportunities arise.

Connecting with fellow Teach First Ambassadors in a city we didn't train in. Everyone north of the border welcome - current teachers, ex-teachers and those somewhere in between.

Get in touch at edinburghteachfirstmeetup@gmail.com

Dedicated to building connections and creating a supportive community in which members engage in ongoing film curriculum development and are inspired to address inequality through film.

Contact FilmEduEquality@gmail.com to find out more.

A network of teachers who are passionate about flexible working in schools and how it can help retain effective teachers and leaders.

• Visit their website.
• Email them at flexibleteachertalent@gmail.com.

A local network for Programme Members and Ambassadors based in/around Greater Manchester. We host activities once per term. All Teach Firsters welcome!

Email them at mancteachers@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

Follow on Twitter to see what they're up to.

A space to meet, connect and socialise with Teach First trainees and ambassadors living in and around Hastings.

Email them to join their WhatsApp group at hastingsmeetup@gmail.com.

With over 90 ambassador Headteachers spread across the country, this network helps members connect, provide peer support and development, drive school improvement and make positive change in tackling educational inequality.

Its members come together for residentials. Attend one and you’ll get high-quality professional development, support and challenges, as well as the chance to build strong relationships with your peers.

Members also visit one another’s schools to see best practice in action and the network has an active WhatsApp group designed to be a quick way of solving problems on the job.

The network is led by ambassador Chairs Dennis Simms and Ben Keely.

Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Hull and North Humber.

The Innovation Network offers great support from motivated peers. Its members are charities and social enterprises (whether well-established, growing or emerging) that are founded or led by Teach First ambassadors.

It includes some of the most innovative and impactful interventions tackling educational inequality today, including: 

• Frontline
• The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher Project (MTPT)
• Jamie’s Farm
• The Access Project
• The Brilliant Club
• First Story
• Unifrog
• Right to Succeed
• Literacy Pirates
• Yes Futures

The community encourages collaboration and shares best practice.

• Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.
• Check out their website.

Inspiration SEND has the primary aim of improving outcomes for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They recognise that those working with children and young people with SEND need the knowledge and expertise to be able to do this effectively. The network is designed to support the professional development of its members through a blended approach of events and e-communications.

• Join their mailing list.

This is a community-led network, enabling ambassadors to share international experiences and perspectives. They exist to support each other with challenges, help each other progress and inspire each other to have an impact around the world. United by the Teach First mission, the network is open to all ambassadors, wherever you’re based. They also host termly webinars. 

Check out their website.

Active internationally.

A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Leeds.

Email them at tfleedsmeetup@gmail.com

LGBTed is a network of LGBT+ teachers and leaders, helping teachers to be authentic in schools, colleges and universities and working to increase LGBT+ visibility in our education system. Teach First is proudly partnering with them to support their work.

They are national, but now have local hubs - some of which are led by Teach First ambassadors. Look out for their mentoring programmes, annual conferences and Pride events. 

Sign up here.

Litdrive is run - by teachers, for teachers, committed to supporting English teachers and tutors with subject-specific professional development. They provide a mentoring programme, member space to share classroom materials and host a series of regional events across the country.
Open to anyone who teaches English.

• Visit their website.
• Follow them on Twitter.
• Email them at KHoward@Dret.co.uk.
• Join their mailing list.

Liverpool and Wirral based meet-up! All ambassadors and current trainee/programme members welcome.

Contact overthewater@gmail.com to learn more.

A Meet-Up for Teach Firsters based in and around SW1 London (e.g. Westminster, Victoria, Belgravia and Pimlico). A space to connect, support and collaborate. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador, working in the classroom or beyond.

Contact sw1tfmeetup@gmail.com to be added to the WhatsApp group.

A group to connect ambassadors and trainees in and around the Margate area. The aim is to support each other and connect with each other socially, building a Teach First community here. Meet up termly and go for walks, coffees or dinners.

If you are on a Teach First course or you are an ambassador, please e-mail margatemeetupTF@mail.com to show your interest.

The TF Middle East Meet-Up is an informal meet-up for ambassadors to network and swap experiences of living and working in the Middle East. The group regularly meets online, with more localised in-person offshoots planned for the future.

Join their Facebook chat via the Facebook group.

The Muslim Faith Network is a space for trainees and ambassadors to come together and connect over faith. Started in 2019, this is currently a small group who connect online to share experiences, give advice and act as a support group. They have big aims to host events, support in diversifying recruitment in education and engaging with the wider community on the Muslim faith.

Open to trainees and ambassadors.

The National Executive Leaders Network is for leaders across the education sector who have MAT Executive level responsibilities across more than one school. Their aims are to connect with other Executive leaders to share good practice and to build lasting professional relationships. 

• Follow them on Twitter.

The National Schools Forum is a diverse group Headteachers of Teach First Partner Schools from across the UK. It brings together the expertise of school leaders across phases, geographies and governance structures to represent the voice of the school community and to make sure Teach First is led by the needs of schools.

It devises solutions to the key issues that affect our schools’ ability to improve. It enables school leaders from all regions to network and share good practice. The network was established in June 2016 by Dr Vanessa Ogden, CEO of Mulberry Schools Trust and meets twice a year.

All members sit on their Local School Forums so what’s happening locally is connected to a national level – to galvanise action by schools, Teach First and others. The Chair of the forum is Anna Hennell James, CEO of Orwell Multi Academy Trust,  Suffolk and Vice- Chair is Jason Ashley, Head teacher at Redbridge Community School, Southampton.

Membership is by invitation.

Find out more by contacting your school partnerships contact Amanda Seward at aseward@teachfirst.org.uk.
 

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in New Zealand.

A network to connect the Teach First community in Northamptonshire, where individuals can often be spread across the county. We aim to offer the opportunity for interaction and connection for all individuals on all Teach First programmes and ambassadors in the area. Join us to grow and strengthen the TF community in Northamptonshire!

Email tfnorthantsmeetup@gmail.com to learn more.

A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Nottingham.

Email them at tfnottinghammeetup@gmail.com.

A national network for people working in pastoral roles aiming to connect people and share great practice and CPD.

Email them at thepastoralnetwork@gmail.com.

A network for Personal Development Leads within the North West to come together to share resources, ideas and talk about all things related to student personal development.
 

📢 Calling all Teach Firsters! 🍎 Join us at the Preston Teach First Meet-Up – your gateway to connect, socialise, and collaborate with fellow educators. 🤝 Whether you're a seasoned teacher, just starting your journey or left education, events based in Preston are your opportunity to share experiences, swap ideas, and forge valuable connections. 🎉 Don't miss out – mark your calendars for the next Preston Meet Up and let's inspire, innovate, and impact together! ✨

Contact tfprestonmeetup@gmail.com to learn more.

A network for primary teachers.  A place to come together, collaborate and talk about great primary practice.  
Email them at primarycollectiveuk@gmail.com.
 

The PSHRE Network aims to connect and support teachers and leaders in schools to feel empowered to teach PSHRE to a high quality. 

• View previous webinar events on their YouTube channel.  
• Follow them on Twitter. 

This community of ambassadors and friends from PwC aims to address social mobility issues where business and education meet. They welcome new ambassadors and support networking for ambassadors across the organisation.

This network is led by Jo and Kaffo.

• Email them at uk_pwc_teach_first_network@pwc.com.
• Connect with Jo and Kaffo on LinkedIn.

Regional School Forums are regionally-run networks of local school leaders. They are an opportunity for headteachers of our partner schools to feedback on Teach First's work at a regional and national level, collectively working towards building a fair education for all children.

They're a great way for schools to network, share good practice and resources, and contribute to a self-improving system. The networks are managed by regional teams.  

Find out more by contacting your school partnerships contact Amanda Seward at aseward@teachfirst.org.uk.

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Richmond-upon-Thames and Hounslow to connect for support, socialising and collaboration.

Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador.

Email them at richmondandhounslow@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

A growing and inclusive community of teachers who are committed to fighting misogyny in schools, educating about sexual harassment and shaping healthier attitudes in students through representative curriculums.

SIGNET is the Scunthorpe, Immingham and Grimsby Network. This ambassador-led meet-up is open to all those from the Teach First community based in the area. 

The SLT Network supports the development of aspiring and current senior leaders in schools. Formed in 2018 by Teach First ambassadors in London, it hosts school visit events and practical CPD. The network is run by assistant and deputy headteachers from different training routes, including Teach First.

Sign up to their newsletter.
 

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Network is based in the north east of England and run by SLT, hosting school visits and continued professional development (CPD). Their aim is to connect senior leaders and share knowledge across the region to improve outcomes. 
 
To join this network please email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

The Shared Headship Network offers invaluable support to professionals looking to share headship – with anything from networking opportunities, practical job application support and even coaching.

It was formed by Teach First ambassadors in London as a reaction to the growing challenge of teacher recruitment, retention and lack of headteachers. It’s led by four Teach First ambassadors in senior leadership roles who all work three or four days a week.

There’s lots to get involved in. The Shared Headship Network’s aims include growing its membership, placing five to ten leadership job shares and developing a pilot training and matching program with up to two London boroughs.

• Check out their website.      
• Join the network.     

The SLT Network is based in the South West of England and run by four SLT, hosting school visits and CPD. Their aim is to connect senior leaders & share knowledge across the region to improve outcomes.

This network is for senior leaders in the South West of England. 

Email them at sltnetworksw@gmail.com.

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around South East London to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador.

Email them at southeastlondontfmeetup@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

The Student<>Employer Network brings together schools and companies to share ideas and best practice in the provision of employability support for young people as they explore the world of work. All are welcome.

• Email them at cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk.
• Check out their website.
• Read their 'Connecting employers to students' PDF guide here. 

This Facebook group is a place for Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.
 

The Teach First Civil Service Network is devoted to bettering the education system. Their work includes:

•  improving awareness of social mobility issues to government
•  supporting the quality of outreach work of schools
•  helping Civil Service ambassadors to become school governors.

Alongside the Cabinet Office's school outreach team, they are aligning activity across departments. They believe this will help in connecting government with schools. This presents great opportunities for discussion, debate, collaboration and changes in the system.

The network is open to current civil servants who are ambassadors. It is also open to current trainees.

Teach First LGBTQI+ is a place for trainees and ambassadors to come together online and connect. A casual space to chat about LGBTQI+ issues relating to Teach First or teaching in general - potentially with a mind to setting up a more formal network or organisation.

UK network founded to find like-minded global thinkers for a sustainable future, seeking to inspire education with UN global goals. 

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who changed careers to become a teacher can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

The TF Careers Network is run by and supports ambassadors of Teach First's Careers Leader Programme. The network organises live panel and discussion events for those interested in career education to connect and engage. Careers Leader Programme ambassadors work regionally to support those just finishing the programme to implement their careers strategy and build strong regional connections.

• Email them at m.britland@tfcareersnetwork.co.uk.
• Follow them on Instagram.
• Follow them on Twitter.
• Check out their website.

Run by Careers Leaders for Careers Leaders. Providing strategic support to CLs and creating sustainable connections with local businesses.

• Email them at tfcareersnetworkmerseyside@gmail.com.

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who have a disability can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors from our LGBT+ community can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who share faith can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who are neurodiverse can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who are parents or carers can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support.

Facebook group for women Teach First trainees, teachers, programme members and ambassadors who are aspiring to leadership or already on that journey.

Members can share interesting content, access activities and reach out for peer support.

For ambassadors and trainees in the local area. Join this new group to share ideas, chat, get and give support while having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

We welcome any Teach First ambassadors and trainees in the Exeter/ Torbay area to join us for social get togethers throughout the year 

A space for Teach Firsters living in and around Milton Keynes to connect for support,  collaboration and socialising. All welcome - whether an Ambassador or on a training programme.

This network is for anyone who has responsibilities across more than one school, with Multi Academy Trust Executive level responsibilities. They exist so that Executive Leaders have the opportunity to build connections with peers across different together to achieve more.

Follow them on Twitter.

Our St Albans City and District Meet Up group is for fellow ambassadors to connect, reconnect, meet and support each other. You may have grown up here, moved here to be near Teach First schools in Luton or (very) North London, or moved here for another reason. All welcome!

An opportunity to engage in our mission of educational equality, as you connect with fellow Teach Firsters who share your passion for education. Share insights, build robust support networks and enjoy a fantastic time with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference. Don't miss out on this chance to come together, learn, and grow as we work together to shape the future of education.

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Tower Hamlets/Newham to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador. Email them to join, at towerhamletsandnewhammeetup@gmail.com.

A space for ambassadors and current programme members from the Tyne and Wear area to network and socialise.

Contact them at TFAmbassadorsTyneandWear@gmail.com

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in the USA.

A place for Teach First ambassadors in York, Selby and the surrounding areas to get together to stay engaged with the Teach First mission. All ambassadors and programme members welcome.

Get in touch at TFYorkSelby@gmail.com