Teach First Graduate Programme

This is where it all begins.  

It’s not too late to join a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer this September.  But you’ll need to apply before all our spaces are filled. 

With Teach First, you can discover your potential, whilst making an impact in your graduate career from day one.  

Who are Teach First? 

Consistently ranked top fifteen in The Times Top 100, we are a leading education charity. We believe education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential. And we’ve already improved the life chances of over two million pupils.  

What do we offer? 

Our two-year graduate scheme, the Training Programme, is the UK’s largest teacher training programme. In joining, you will: 

Earn a salary from day one teaching in September. See here for more information.  

Gain skills, with opportunities to develop leadership credentials that could really propel you up the ladder. 

Progress in your career, gaining a fully-funded teaching qualification (PGCE), and Qualified Teacher Status at the end of year one.  

Change lives, making a difference to pupils who need great teachers the most.  

Receive support from a range of experts, as well as joining an unrivalled peer-to-peer network.  

How it begins 

Your journey begins with initial training at the Institute via hybrid delivery, combining online and some in-person days in September and October. You will then begin teaching in school after October half-term.  We have schools all over the country so applying earlier increases your chances of getting placed in your top choice area.

During the two years  

You can find a full overview of what to expect during each stage of the two years here. 

After the two years  

Continue progressing at your school, apply for jobs in other schools or explore completely different sectors.  

You’ll become an ambassador, joining our 16,000-strong network and benefitting from career-long support, wherever you go next. 

Over 100 of our ambassadors are already head-teachers, and others have founded social enterprises and even joined government. 

How to apply 

Applications for our Autumn Institute are open now. Apply now to begin our Graduate Programme this September.