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.
To support the schools with the greatest need, we remain open for limited subjects.
Final applications now open
To tackle our mission of ending educational inequality, and to support our partner schools who need great future leaders most, we're extending our final application window for 2026 entry to the Teach First Training Programme.
We can accept applications for the following subjects until the middle of April, and would strongly recommend applying immediately.
Open subjects
- Maths - all regions
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)* - all regions
Applications now open
*We’re still accepting applications for Science. However, if you don’t have a degree or A-level in Chemistry or Physics, you may be offered a place on our reserve list.
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.
- Geography - all regions
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) - all regions, except London
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, and South West.
- Design and Technology (DT) - all regions
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.
- Music - all regions
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.
Currently closed to new applications
Register your interest and we’ll let you know if places become available.
- 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.- Religious Education (RE)
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.
