Apply for the Teach First Training Programme

Change lives through teaching.

Train to become a teacher, earn a salary and work towards a PGCE – all while becoming a Change Maker in classrooms and communities where you're needed most.

Applications are mostly closed for 2026, but final opportunities may still arise. Register for updates.

Closed to applications

English: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Math: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics): Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Computing: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL): Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Geography: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Design and Technology (DT): Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Music: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Religious Education: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
History: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Business Studies: Applications for this subject are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Primary: Applications for Primary and Early Years are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.
Early Years: Applications for Primary and Early Years are currently closed.
You can still register your interest to hear about future opportunities.

How to apply

Applications for most subjects and regions are closed for 2026, but this may change dependent on the needs of our partner schools. Register to hear about final opportunities for this year, or to be notified about future opportunities.

When applications reopen, you’ll need:

Confirmation you meet our essential criteria
Your contact details
Your degree information
Your A-levels (or non-UK equivalent)

You can add details like GCSEs and specific modules later.

What happens next?
Register your interest and we’ll keep you updated on when applications reopen, plus share guidance to help you prepare.

You’ll also be supported by a dedicated programme talent officer throughout your journey.

Take your first step to becoming a Change Maker.