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Build a stronger school, together

From new teachers to experienced leaders - we offer tailored support to help your whole team grow.

Develop your teachers. Drive lasting change.

Whether you’re recruiting new teachers, supporting early career staff or strengthening leadership, we’ll work with you to build a solution that lasts.

For over 20 years, Teach First has partnered with schools serving disadvantaged communities - delivering research-led programmes designed around your needs and challenges.

We’re more than a provider. We’re your long-term partner - here to help your school thrive, your staff grow, and your pupils succeed.

Everything we offer is designed to:

  • Save your time
  • Boost outcomes
  • Retain and develop great staff

Here’s how we can support every stage of your school’s journey.

Training Programme Ofsted Outstanding Provider
Ofsted-rated Outstanding for our teacher training, early career, and leadership programmes - placing disadvantaged pupils at the heart.

Tailored support for your whole school team

From trainees to headteachers, our programmes work best when delivered together - helping your staff grow, thrive and stay.

Hire trainee teachers

Recruit talented graduates and career changers who train while they teach in your school.

Hire trainee teachers

Train your own staff

Support promising team members to earn QTS while working in your school, with expert training and a salary.

Nominate staff for teacher training

Early Career Training Programme (ECTP)

Give your early career teachers a strong start with expert mentoring and personalised support from day one.

Support early career teachers

Leading Together

A programme for your whole senior leadership team, focused on building long-term school improvement.

Learn about Leading Together

Headship Next

Bespoke support for new or acting headteachers in disadvantaged schools, helping them lead with confidence.

Discover Headship Next

We have supported over 26,500 teachers and leaders across 5,500 schools, transforming education in disadvantaged communities.
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A partnership built around your goals

Working with Teach First gives you more than a programme - it gives you access to a national movement focused on improving outcomes in schools like yours.

National networks with local impact

Join a thriving community of over 10,000 teachers and leaders - sharing insight, tackling challenges, and building stronger schools together.

Find a network

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Unlock even more support - at no extra cost

Through our charity and corporate partners, your school can access a wide range of fully funded opportunities to boost staff development and pupil outcomes:

  • Coaching and mentoring - personalised support to strengthen leadership, upskill your team and boost retention
  • Work experience - open doors for pupils with access to real-world insights and career pathways
  • Mental health and wellbeing - expert support to nurture a positive culture for staff and students alike

These extras are designed to complement our core programmes and help your whole school thrive.

Not sure where to start? Contact us and we’ll guide you to the right support for your school.

Karen's story

I'm banging the drum for careers everywhere

"The reassurance, the knowledge, and the support that the Careers Leader programme has provided has been phenomenal."

- Karen Yates, Assistant Vice Principal and Careers Lead, Manchester Enterprise Academy

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Elena's story

Making the transition from training to teaching as seamless as possible

"If I had to summarise my ECTP experience in three words, I’d say: supportive, useful and developmental."

- Elena Russell, Assistant Principal and Induction tutor at Lordswood Boys' School

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Chris's story

Changing perceptions: parents now have a school they believe in

"I feel that we have a curriculum now that has a balance of experiences and Teach First helped us to develop that. "

- Chris Tolson, Headteacher at The Academy at St James

Chris at St James
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