Apply for the Teach First Training Programme
Start your journey towards a life-changing career in teaching today.
We offer teacher training in a range of subjects across England; scroll down for up to date availability for each subject and region.
Applications are now closed.
Be the first to know when applications reopen in January 2026.
What can you teach – and where?
We train teachers in a range of subjects – all available across England in: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West and London.
Applications are currently closed across all subjects and regions.
We’ll reopen in January 2026 – register your interest and we’ll let you know when you can apply.
Explore teaching opportunities by subject:
- Business Studies
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Computing
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Design Technology (DT)
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- English
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Geography
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- History
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Maths
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Music
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Religious Education (RE)
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Applications for this subject are currently closed. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when applications reopen in January 2026.
- Primary – Closed
Applications for Primary and Early Years are currently closed and will remain closed in January 2026. You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
- Early Years – Closed
Applications for Primary and Early Years are currently closed and will remain closed in January 2026. You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
How to apply – and what to expect
It takes around 10 minutes to set up your account. You’ll need:
- To confirm you meet our essential criteria
- Your contact details
- Your undergraduate degree information*
- Your A-levels (or non-UK equivalent)*
*You'll be able to add further information on these within the application itself. Including modules, GCSEs and other qualifications you may hold.
Once you’ve submitted, we’ll review your details and email your next steps. You’ll also be assigned a dedicated programme talent officer to support you all the way to the classroom.
Applications are now closed.
Be the first to know when applications reopen in January 2026.
I was supported throughout the application process by my recruiter Tom, who was extremely helpful. I was incredibly happy when I found out I had been successful.