Lead a team of 30
Discover your future with Teach First's two-year, fully-funded teacher Training Programme.
Applications for our Autumn cohort are now open.
Why train to teach with Teach First
Join the Teach First Training Programme and you’ll earn a salary from day one in the classroom, gain skills to fast-track your career and make a difference in the schools that need you most— receiving guidance and support throughout.
You’ll gain a fully-funded Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - both internationally recognised qualifications.
You’ll be part of a network of 18,000+ teachers, leaders, and ambassadors dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Applications for our Autumn cohort are now open.
Start your teaching career
✓ Two-year programme (Starting in autumn 2025)
✓ Salary of £20k–£30k from day one in the classroom
✓ Fully-funded PGCE with QTS
✓ Fast-track career progression
✓ Positions in schools across England
✓ Make a difference for children facing the biggest barriers
Your journey on the programme
From the moment you start in the classroom you’ll earn a salary, gain hands-on teaching experience, and receive Ofsted-rated outstanding training from a Times Top 100 graduate employer.
Year 1
- Flexible training to get classroom-ready
- Lead your own classes as a salaried teacher
- Achieve QTS and complete your PGCE by the end of the year
- Paid summer holidays
Year 2
- Continue as an early career teacher
- Receive tailored leadership development
- Join the Teach First ambassador network for ongoing career support
Every day I learn new lessons whilst teaching and it’s been a great way to develop.
I get paid, I have a great job and I get my training.
Earn a competitive salary
Start your teaching career with financial stability. There are no tuition fees to pay. And you'll earn a salary from day one in the classroom.
Starting salary: Over £20k in your first year, rising to £30k in your second year (depending on location).
Future potential: After the programme, salaries could reach £56,959 in inner London or £46,525 elsewhere, based on your career progression.
Eligibility requirements
An undergraduate degree: Typically, a 2:1 or above, though a 2:2 is considered for secondary roles.
GCSEs: Grade C/4 or higher in GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).
Additional requirement for primary teaching: Grade C/4 in a science subject.
Right to work in the UK: You must have the legal right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the programme. Teach First does not provide visas.
Teaching is one of those rare jobs that gives you a reason for being.
Outstanding training from a Times Top 100 graduate employer
Teach First's training is rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We are extremely proud that for the past 15 years graduates have voted the Teach First Training Programme as one of best opportunities available to them.
Recognising not only the quality of our programme, but the opportunities it offers to people to develop the skills which will propel their future career.
Ready to make a difference?
Applications for our Autumn cohort are now open.
Be a leader. Be a teacher.
Not the right programme for you? You can also consider our school-centred initial teacher training programme. Compare our teacher training options.