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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 for 2026 are now closed.

You can now register your interest for our 2027 intake. We’ll be in touch once applications reopen.

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 2026 are now closed. If you are interested in our 2027 intake, please register your interest below. Someone in our team will be in touch once our applications reopen

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.

Throughout the application process, you’ll be supported by a dedicated programme talent officer.

Take your first step to becoming a Change Maker.