Teach First
graduate scheme

Teacher Training Programme

Job description

Join the UK’s largest teaching and leadership programme.​

This is your opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of pupils from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. Right from the outset. Before you start in the classroom you will receive five weeks of intensive training, getting you ready to begin teaching from September. You will be employed by the same school for the two years of the programme. During this time you will receive constant support from Teach First as well as your in-school mentor. By the end of your first year, you will have received your PGCE and earned qualified teacher status.​

On the programme you’ll:​

  • earn a salary from your first day in the classroom​ (learn more on the Teach First website)
  • pay no fees as you work towards your internationally recognised qualifications​
  • benefit from an Initial Teacher Training programme which is rated outstanding by Ofsted​
  • receive expert guidance and support every step of the way​
  • develop leadership skills which will turbo boost your career​
  • become part of a supportive community of teachers and leaders who want every child to have the chance to fulfil their potential​
  • be offered other development opportunities unique to Teach First​
  • help pupils facing the biggest barriers discover their potential.​

Applications are now open to start in 2026. Apply early for the best chance of getting your first-choice location.​

​Looking to gain some experience before you apply? Join our one-day Taster Programme.

You will:

  • Spend time learning transferable skills with our range of experts
  • Attend personal development and leadership skills sessions
  • Discover what it’s like to teach, including planning and delivering your own mini lesson
  • Receive personalised one-to-one feedback

Tasters run on Tuesday 28 October, Wednesday 5 November (virtual), and Saturday 8 November, and run from 10:00 – 17:30.

Sign up to our one-day Taster Programme

Make your next step count. Choose something that really matters.​ Lead from the front.

What we are looking for

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
East Midlands
East of England
London
North East England
North West England
South East England
South West England
West Midlands
Yorkshire and the Humber
Salary
Competitive salary

Contract, dates and working times

Full-time

How to apply

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Closing date:  27 November 2025

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