Apply for the Teach First Training Programme
Start your journey towards a life-changing career in teaching today.
We offer teacher training in a range of subjects across England; scroll down for up to date availability for each subject and region.
What can you teach – and where?
We train teachers in a range of subjects – all available across England in: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West and London.
All subjects are currently open – except Early Years and Primary, which are now closed.
Explore teaching opportunities by subject:
- Business Studies – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Computing – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Design Technology (DT) – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- English – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Geography – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- History – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Maths – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Music – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Religious Education (RE) – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) – Open
Available in all regions: Cumbria, North West, North East, Yorkshire and Humber, West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England, South Central, South East and South Coast, South West, London.
- Primary – Closed
Applications for Primary are now closed.
Register your interest to be the first to hear when applications reopen.
- Early Years – Closed
Applications for Early Years are now closed.
Register your interest to be the first to hear when applications reopen.
How to apply – and what to expect
It takes around 10 minutes to set up your account. You’ll need:
- To confirm you meet our essential criteria
- Your contact details
- Your undergraduate degree information*
- Your A-levels (or non-UK equivalent)*
*You'll be able to add further information on these within the application itself. Including modules, GCSEs and other qualifications you may hold.
Once you’ve submitted, we’ll review your details and email your next steps. You’ll also be assigned a dedicated programme talent officer to support you all the way to the classroom.
Have questions? Get in touch with a recruiter or check our FAQs.
I was supported throughout the application process by my recruiter Tom, who was extremely helpful. I was incredibly happy when I found out I had been successful.