Skip to main navigation Menu Early Career Framework Help your Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) thrive with our Early Career Framework training. From September 2021, NQTs will benefit from two years of DfE-funded support. Free for schools with Newly Qualified Teachers. Subject-specific focus, designed with the PTI. Mentor programme for a middle leader at your school, designed in partnership with Deans for Impact. Flexible online and face-to-face training modules. World-class online learning platform. Free Chartered College of Teaching membership. Duration Two years Register your school's interest Registration is now open for our January cohort. We’ll be taking expressions of interest for September 2022 once registration for January is complete. Give your early career teachers the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the classroom. The Early Career Framework provides a two-year package for Newly Qualified Teachers and their mentors. It is supported and fully funded by the Department for Education. Early career teachers benefit from: a structured two-year package of support, training and resources   flexible online and face to face training modules  access to expert resources one-to-one careers coaching  a mentor, identified by you, trained by us free membership to the Chartered College of Teaching Your school benefits from: face-to-face and online training for a middle leader to become a great mentor, designed in partnership with Deans for Impact a network of mentors to share best practice  free membership and resources from the Chartered College of Teaching for your early career teacher and mentor  training for a Senior Leader to introduce the package to your school Everyone benefits from our: Experience - 15 years of helping new teachers get better faster. Expertise - Evidence and research led training. Flexibility - Online learning resources that fit around teachers’ timetables. Tailored approach - Subject- and phase-specific support from our specialists. Connections - Get connected to our network of thousands of teachers, leaders and schools. Need more information? Frequently Asked Questions The Early Careers Framework is fundamental in providing a structured programme to help eradicate teacher shortages. Nikki Gibb, Executive Principal Northern Education Trust If we are to recruit and retain highly effective and committed teachers to meet the needs of our young people, investment in consistent, high quality professional development is vital. Brendan Tapping, CEO Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust Benefits Programme FAQs Footer ABOUT TEACH FIRST Our mission Our impact Our culture Our people Working at Teach First Media NEED SOME HELP? Hire teachers Training Programme FAQs CPD programmes Contact us CONNECT WITH US Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Legal Privacy policy Child safeguarding Supporter promise Modern slavery statement Complaints policy ©2021 Teach First is a registered charity (1098294) and company (4478840) in England and Wales Back to top We use cookies to provide a better service. See Cookie Policy for choices. If you agree, continue to use our site.