It’s never too late to change career - just ask our teachers
Teach First has a long history of hiring teachers who swapped jobs for the classroom.
Stories
We work with people fighting to make our education system work for every child. Read their stories here.
Teach First’s trainee teachers made sure our pupils didn’t fall behind
Johanne worked with Teach First to create a structured recruitment programme during the pandemic.
From ‘special measures’ to ‘good’: How Teach First was a key factor in transforming our school
Leading Together & the Training Programme empowered headteacher Anthony's team to turn their school around.
My teacher showed me my future was still full of opportunity
Support from a great teacher after a serious illness helped Michelle dream big for the road ahead.
I know that teaching computing is making a difference
After the Training Programme, Adrienne went on to become Head of Computing and self-publish a book.
From supporting lessons to leading them
The Training Programme Nomination allowed Zara, a Learning Support Assistant to become a teacher.
We broke down the ‘us and them’ feeling between middle and senior leaders
Leading Together helped turn a struggling school into one with high aspirations for every pupil.
Finding the balance between parenting and a new teaching career
Claire shares her experience as a parent training to teach, with support from Teach First networks.
Connecting with other career changers helped me grow as a teacher
Trainee Arun had never worked or been taught in an English school. Despite this, he's thrived.
“Black history is British history”
Two ambassadors share the importance of teaching diversity in history lessons all year round.
Lightbulb moments and building confidence on the Careers Leader programme
In spite of a challenging year, new careers leader Jennifer has been able to hit the ground running.
My teacher opened doors I thought I’d never walk through
Thanks to the determination of staff at Da Vinci Academy, Elisha’s future is full of opportunity.