The Teach First Innovation Network
This network is aimed at TF Ambassadors interested in helping every child fulfil their potential through social impact and innovation. It’s for those who currently run social enterprises or charities or have an interest in starting their own social enterprise.
Reach out to innovationnetwork@teachfirstorg.uk for more details or join the waitlist.
The Teach First Women’s Leadership Network
This network is aimed exclusively at women ambassadors currently working in or aspiring to a mission-aligned leadership role. It’s set up to reduce isolation and provide inspiration and professional development.
Email womensleadership@teachfirst.org.uk for more information or join the waiting list here.
The Teach First Mathematics Network
This network offers a unique space for Teach First ambassadors working in mathematics. It focuses on supporting communities facing disadvantage. Members can connect, share ideas, and discuss best practices – 'conversations in context.'
Join the waiting list here.
Flexible Teacher Talent
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.
Black Men Teach (BMT)
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 X/Twitter.
LGBTed
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.
Inspiration SEND
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.
Careers Network
This network is network is exclusively for careers professionals working in both education and business, for support, collaboration and community. It’s run by careers professionals in partnership with Teach First.
Email for more information: careersnetwork@teachfirst.org.uk or join Careers Network on Linkedin.