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 open now for selected subjects.
Find your subject
We’re currently accepting applications for high-demand subjects across England.
Explore what’s open now and start your journey towards becoming a teacher.
Open subjects
- Maths
Applications now open
Available 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.
- Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
Applications now open
Available 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.
- Computing
Applications now open
Available 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.
- Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Applications now open
Available 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.
- Design and Technology (DT)
Applications now open
Available 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.
Open with national flexibility
Some subjects are open, but placements are only available in areas with the greatest need — so you’ll need to be flexible about where you teach.
We’ll match you with a school anywhere in England, based on availability.
- Geography
Applications open in limited areas
This subject is open, but placements are only available in areas with the greatest need. You’ll need to be flexible — we’ll match you to a school anywhere in England, based on availability.
- Religious Education (RE)
Applications open in limited areas
This subject is open, but placements are only available in areas with the greatest need. You’ll need to be flexible — we’ll match you to a school anywhere in England, based on availability.
- Music
Applications open in limited areas
This subject is open, but placements are only available in areas with the greatest need. You’ll need to be flexible — we’ll match you to a school anywhere in England, based on availability.
Your flexibility helps us place great teachers – and future Change Makers – where they’re needed most.
I think I would have been a lot more scared coming into teaching, relocating, coming into a whole new world if there hadn't been that trainee community.
Closed to applications
These subjects are currently closed.
Register your interest and we’ll let you know if they reopen.
- English
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
It takes around 10 minutes to get started.
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.
Once you’ve applied, we’ll review your details and email your next steps.
You’ll also be supported by a dedicated programme talent officer from application to classroom.
Take your first step to becoming a Change Maker.
