How we went from inadequate to outstanding in one Ofsted cycle Christabel Shepherd and Chris Lloyd Executive Headteacher and Head of School at Holybrook Primary School (Bradford, West Yorkshire) Leading Together helped unlock the leadership potential in staff at Holybrook primary.
It’s never too late to change career - just ask our teachers Teach First team Teach First has a long history of hiring teachers who swapped jobs for the classroom.
Teach First’s trainee teachers made sure our pupils didn’t fall behind Johanne Clifton Head of Curriculum and Virtual Learning, Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (London, South East) 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 Anthony McGuiness Headteacher at All Saints Catholic High School (Liverpool, North West) 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 Michelle Pupil at Skegness Academy (Lincolnshire, East Midlands) 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 Adrienne Tough Head of Computing at Bolder Academy (Greater London) After the Training Programme, Adrienne went on to become Head of Computing and self-publish a book.
From supporting lessons to leading them Zara Kirkpatrick English teacher at Carlton Bolling College (Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber) 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 Sharon Freeley Headteacher at Broadlea Primary (Isle of Wight, South East) 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 Newman Primary teacher at Larks Hill Junior and Infant School (Yorkshire and the Humber) 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 Arun Balaraman Science teacher at Saltley Academy (Birmingham, West Midlands) Trainee Arun had never worked or been taught in an English school. Despite this, he's thrived.
“Black history is British history” Josh Garry and Sam Jones Deputy Head of Department (History) at Platanos College (Josh) and Lead Practitioner (Humanities and Teaching and Learning) at Bolder Academy (Sam) Two ambassadors share the importance of teaching diversity in history lessons all year round.
Lightbulb moments and building confidence on the Careers Leader programme Jennifer Wilby Careers Leader at Coleridge Community College (Cambridge, East of England) In spite of a challenging year, new careers leader Jennifer has been able to hit the ground running.