Skip to main navigation Menu Training Programme Our country needs teachers, now more than ever. Join our most important cohort for a generation. Earn a salary and pay no fees. Gain internationally recognised teacher training qualifications. Make a difference in the classroom from day one. Expert support from your school and from us. Develop skills all employers are looking for. Join a community of recent graduates and career changers. Duration Two years (Optional third year to complete Masters) Ask us a question Apply now Frequently Asked Questions Apply by midnight, 5 December to secure your January Development Centre invite before Christmas. Make a difference every day on the largest teacher training and leadership programme in the UK. Earn a competitive salary from day one You’ll earn from the outset – no fees, no debt. During their first year of the Training Programme, Teach First trainees will be at point two on the unqualified teacher scale if teaching secondary, and point one if teaching primary/ early years. This will then rise in year two to a minimum of point one on the classroom teacher scale. You’ll also receive corporate coaching worth an estimated £900 and a fully-funded teaching qualification. Gain internationally recognised qualifications Completing our programme will earn you a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Leadership (PGDE), worth double the credits of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). 99% of people who qualify as teachers with us achieve the top two grades (good or outstanding). You’ll also have the option of completing a master’s degree part-time over a third year. Because they’re recognised across the world, your qualifications will allow you to teach abroad, too. Make a difference in the classroom from day one As soon as the school year kicks off in September you’ll be in the classroom. Not just observing lessons. Actually teaching them. You’ll be helping pupils from the poorest backgrounds reach their full potential. It’s far from your average day job – expect surprises, challenges and an unmatched sense of fulfilment. Access to rapid career progression opportunities After completing the Training Programme (and when you’re ready), we’ll help you to step up and lead change at school. This support makes our teachers over seven times more likely to progress to senior leadership roles early in their career than those who train through Higher Education Institution routes. With career progression comes salary progression: middle leaders working outside London can earn up to £40,500 per year, and headteachers can earn upwards of £100,000. During your training you’ll get the chance to take on work placements with businesses and organisations that support us, opening the door to even more opportunities. You'll also build a solid list of skills in the classroom, setting you up to impress any employer. Close support from your school and from us You’ll have a mentor in school you can turn to whenever you need. You'll also have a university tutor to assess your progress. A dedicated Teach First expert will oversee all your training and help with any issues inside or outside the classroom. We’re with you every step of the way. Join a growing community of graduates and career changers Join a network of like-minded individuals who understand the potential in all young people, and the challenges that affect their education. At every stage of your career, this community will be on hand to share ideas, offer support or simply have a chat. Our community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, 31% of new trainees joined us from another career, 26% had graduated in the past two years, and 43% came straight from university. Your diversity is your strength: wherever you're coming from, you've got a set of unique skills to bring to the classroom - enabling you to develop as a fantastic teacher. Ready to apply? Apply now Need more information? Frequently Asked Questions A different perspective: Miss Wariraye's story A child’s experience is only the teacher in front of them, and I want to be that teacher. Ruth Muleya, Teach First Trainee Hathaway Academy I'm really proud of my job, I'm really proud of what I do every day and I'm really glad that I made the decision. Rachel Arthur, Assistant Headteacher Oldham Academy North Benefits Impact Programme STEM Leadership Your journey on our Training Programme Summer Institute Your journey towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Leadership (PGDE) begins with some preparation tasks. 1 of 9 After Summer Institute You’ll have a short break to prepare for your first classroom lessons in September. Start of year one From your first day you’ll be in the classroom, teaching a partial timetable. This is also when you’ll start earning a salary. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Related Related Our country needs more Black STEM teachers. Help us inspire the next generation. More Join the Training Programme Frequently Asked Questions Apply now Ask us a question Footer ABOUT TEACH FIRST Our mission Our impact Our culture Our people Working at Teach First Media NEED SOME HELP? 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