Skip to main navigation Menu Networks Join a growing number of networks tackling educational inequality. Get to work sharing your skills and knowledge with others to build a fair education for all. If you have an idea for a network, we can help you. Email us at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk and we'll be in touch. Network type All Teaching School leadership Local Affinity Networks Broader community Filter (77 networks found) Accenture Ambassadors A community of ambassadors and friends within the company who aim to address social mobility issues at the intersection of business and education. Ambassadors in Business network This network is united by its goal to help the business community have a positive impact on education across the UK. It’s open to any Teach First ambassador working in business, and will inspire and support you to set up new networks within your company. This network is led by Join their Linkedin group. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8712561/ Association of Calderdale Teachers (ACT) ACT's aim is to create an engaged, social, and supportive teacher community in Calderdale. Set up by ambassadors in Calderdale, this network fulfils this aim through social media content, Teach Meets, and relevant CPD. Email them at . Active in the Yorkshire and the Humber. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ActCalderdale mailto:ACTCalderdale@gmail.com Barnsley Rotherham Doncaster Independent Group of Educators (BRDIGE) BRDIGE is a Yorkshire-based Meet-Up. They aim to connect and support teachers and trainees in the area, offering a space for them to come together to share their experiences. If you're a trainee or ambassador in the area, the network would love to hear from you! Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BrdigeN Be Bold Careers Leaders Network This network is to support any teacher nationally who is looking to make career education the best it can be for their pupils. This is a chance for you to meet other career leaders and share best practice and resources. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3011717845556598/about/#_=_ Be Bold Computing Network The Be Bold Computing Network is a place to support current or soon-to-be computing teachers nationally. Members will find support with their planning, high-quality teaching resources and a place to share ideas and best practice. This network is ideal for: Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/beboldcomputing/ Be Bold History The BeBold History teacher network runs webinars led by historians & teachers and aims to link academia & the classroom. Led by history teachers, for history teachers. Browse their free library of Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BeBoldHistory Be Bold Maths The Be Bold Maths network is a national network supporting maths teachers throughout England and Wales. Created by maths teachers excited by research-informed practice, the network supports each other to excel. They produce blogs and run webinars. Read their Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/beboldmaths Bedford Association of Teach Firsters (BAT) This meet-up group is open to all ambassadors and trainees in the area. mailto:BAT.meetups@gmail.com Blackpool Educators Active Community Hub (BEACH) BEACH aims to gather teachers in and around Blackpool to learn from the wider community. The group is geared towards making a positive impact in their local area, supporting both new and current practitioners alongside the odd social event! Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BEACHmeet Bradford Impact Group (BIG) Bradford Impact Group offers support to Bradford teachers and trainees socially, professionally and in the early stages of their career. This network, set up by Bradford-based ambassadors, aims to welcome and unite teachers in our local community through events such as social events, Teach Meets and panel discussions. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/BradfordImpact CHEERS Network CHEERS (Community for Higher Education Educators Researchers and Supporters) is a supportive network of Teach First ambassadors working in the Higher Education (HE) sector, in whatever capacity. Follow them on social media. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9016500/ https://twitter.com/TF_CHEERS mailto:teachfirstcheers@gmail.com Civil Service Ambassadors The Teach First Civil Service Network is passionate about influencing the education system. It raises awareness of social mobility within government departments, supports consistency and quality of schools’ outreach work, and helps ambassadors in the Civil Service to become school governors. With support from the Cabinet Office's school outreach team, they are aligning activity across departments. This has huge potential for connecting policy decision-makers, advisors and party members with teachers, schools and pupils. And it brings great opportunities for discussion, debate, collaboration and changes in the system! They host quarterly speaking events (a great way to showcase your work) and send out a fortnightly newsletter. This network is only open to Teach First ambassadors. Email them at Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/776418212539561 mailto:tfcivilserviceambassadors@gmail.com ConnectEd Cymru ConnectEd Cymru is a network founded by Teach First Cymru ambassadors who strongly believe that every child, no matter their background, should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ConnectEdCymru Curriculum & Assessment Network The Curriculum & Assessment Network is based on the belief that all pupils should be entitled to a curriculum that leads to an empowered future. This network is mainly for subject or senior leaders who are interested in curriculum development, looking to connect with others on this area of work and share best practices. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/TFCurriculum Deloitte Ambassadors Ambassadors within Deloitte come together to take action on educational inequality. New ambassadors are welcomed, and they support networking for ambassadors across the organisation. The network is led by , and mailto:cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk DfE Teachers Network The DfE Teachers Network aims to build connections between ex-teachers within the department and bridge the gap between DfE and the classroom. East Midlands Impact Circle The East Midlands Impact Circle is the participant and ambassador network for educational impact in the East Midlands. Focussing on cross-subject CPD, peer-support and community projects. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/eastmidsimpact?lang=en EdConnect EdConnect is a grassroots network for Early Career Teachers, who believe that early career teachers should be able to thrive, not just survive. They provide you with support including membership into a local hub so that you can collaborate with other local early career teachers. EdConnect also gives you access to events to enhance your employability, the member’s area on their website, and much more! Follow them on social media. https://twitter.com/edconnectnet?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/pg/EdConnectNet/about/?ref=page_internal mailto:instaedconnect@gmail.com English In Practice This network was formed by English subject specialists, passionate about bringing the latest research to English teachers around the country. They're taking the best pedagogical research and translating it into practical strategies, which you can use in your classroom through virtual events. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Eng_In_Practice English Network The English Network (TEN) offers professional development, teacher resources, support and guidance to English teachers via podcasts and Twitter. The teacher network was set up by Teach First ambassadors in the North West in 2018 and its great podcast delves into poetry, plays and much more. Check out their fantastic Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/theenglishnetw1 Greater Depth: Primary and EYFS Network This network is led by ambassadors in London who are passionate about sharing best practice across Primary & Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Originally started in 2015 and formally known as the Primary Network, the group broadened their focus in July 2019 to include Early Years. This network aims are to show the best teaching practice through filming lessons, school visits and twilight debates and opportunities to develop teachers. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505262873056790/?source=unknown Heads Forward Network With over 90 ambassador Headteachers spread across the country, this network helps members connect, provide peer support and development, drive school improvement and make positive change in tackling educational inequality. mailto:ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk Headstart NE HeadStart NE is an ambassador-led Summer School, which supports disadvantaged pupils in the North East through tackling summer learning loss and holiday hunger. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/HeadStartNE Hull Meet-Up A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Hull and North Humber. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/3051553695117614 Innovation Community This community offers great support from a motivated peer network. Its members are charities and social enterprises (whether well-established, growing or emerging) that are founded or led by Teach First ambassadors. It includes some of the most innovative and impactful interventions tackling educational inequality today, including: mailto:ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk Inspiration SEND Inspiration SEND has the primary aim of improving outcomes for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They recognise that those working with children and young people with SEND need the knowledge and expertise to be able to do this effectively. The network is designed to support the professional development of its members through a blended approach of events and e-communications. mailto:sendnetwork@inspirationtrust.org International Ambassador Network This is a community-led network, enabling ambassadors to share international experiences and perspectives. They exist to support each other with challenges, help each other progress and inspire each other to have an impact around the world. United by the Teach First mission, the network is open to all ambassadors, wherever you’re based. They also host termly webinars. Join their LinkedIn group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12450433/ Leeds Meet-Up A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Leeds. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/weareleedsTF LGBTed LGBTed is a network of LGBT+ teachers and leaders, helping teachers to be authentic in schools, colleges and universities and working to increase LGBT+ visibility in our education system. Teach First is proudly partnering with them to support their work. They are national, but now have - some of which are led by Teach First ambassadors. Look out for their mentoring programmes, annual conferences and Pride events. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/LGBTedUK Manchester Teacher Network The Manchester Teacher Network is an online teacher-led group sharing best practice and signposting to networking opportunities for teachers from all training routes in the Greater Manchester area. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/MancTeachers Maths PiONEERS - West Midlands This is maths network focused on Early Career Teachers in the West Midlands, but open to all. They hold monthly network events on CPD, conversations and promoting new voices. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/MathsPioneers mailto:mathspioneers@gmail.com Men Teach Primary This network was founded in March 2020 with the vision of inspiring the next generation of young men to take up what they believe to be the best job in the world. Follow them on Twitter. http://www.twitter.com/menteachprimary Merseyside Teacher Network The Merseyside Teacher Network is the local meet-up for all those from the Teach First community based in and around Merseyside. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Merseysideteac1 mailto:merseysideteachernetwork@gmail.com Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) London Network MFL London Network brings language teachers together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of language teaching in post-Brexit Britain, and to share best practice. Their reach on Twitter has seen them secure sponsorship from Amazon, the British Council and HarperCollins. The teacher support network aims to go national, by making all events accessible online. It’s recruiting for a new committee to take them to this next stage, so it’s a great time to get involved. Email them at Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/mfllondon mailto:mfllondonnetwork@gmail.com Muslim Faith Network The Muslim Faith Network is a space for trainees and ambassadors to come together and connect over faith. Started in 2019, this is currently a small group who connect online to share experiences, give advice and act as a support group. They have big aims to host events, support in diversifying recruitment in education and engaging with the wider community on the Muslim faith. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2393411224250509/ National School Forum The National Schools Forum is a diverse group Headteachers of Teach First Partner Schools from across the UK. It brings together the expertise of school leaders across phases, geographies and governance structures to represent the voice of the school community and to make sure Teach First is led by the needs of schools. mailto:ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk NetworkED East Midlands NetworkED East Midlands organises networking, CPD, and collaboration opportunities for those involved in education across the region. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/NetworkEDEM North East Community Projects North East Community Projects is a network of teachers aiming to implement education projects across the North East. They also promote existing projects and support collaboration between schools, for the benefit of their local communities. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/NEprojects North East Policy Network The North East Policy Network aims to bring together like-minded people to discuss, debate and share best practice around key issues faced in their region. Join them and their guest speakers, to discuss how to build a fair education for all pupils in the North East. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/NEPolicyNetwork Notts Meet-Up A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Nottingham. mailto:nottsmeetup@gmail.com Pastoral Network A national network for people working in pastoral roles aiming to connect people and share great practice and CPD. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Pastoral_N mailto:thepastoralnetwork@gmail.com Personal Development North West A network for Personal Development Leads within the North West to come together to share resources, ideas and talk about all things related to student personal development. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/PDNetworkNW Pontefract Impact Group/Wakefield Impact Group (PIGWIG) A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Pontefract/Wakefield (Yorkshire and the Humber.) Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/485391576079865 Primary Collective A network for primary teachers. A place to come together, collaborate and talk about great primary practice. Email them at primarycollectiveuk@gmail.com. Follow them on social media. https://twitter.com/PrimaryCollect1 https://www.facebook.com/groups/primarycollective/ mailto:primarycollectiveuk@gmail.com PwC Ambassadors This community of ambassadors and friends from PwC aims to addresses social mobility issues where business and education meet. They welcome new ambassadors and support networking for ambassadors across the organisation. mailto:cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk Regional School Forums Regional School Forums are regionally-run networks of local school leaders. They are an opportunity for headteachers of our partner schools to feedback on Teach First's work at a regional and national level, collectively working towards building a fair education for all children. Rural Teaching Network A place for teachers in rural settings to connect and support each other, sharing ideas and insights in a positive space. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/TeachingRural School Research Roundtable An Educational Research Network, sharing great practice and bringing practitioner researchers together. They hold regular roundtable discussions. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SchoolResearchR mailto:schoolrroundtable@gmail.com Science in Practice Science in Practice is a London-based network looking at how to promote expertise in science. It is space for science teachers to come together, practice lessons, experiments and ensure they are addressing misconceptions in the subject. It is an informal place for teachers to learn from each other, share resources, plan together and feel empowered. Email them at Follow them on Twitter. mailto:scienceinpracticenetwork@gmail.com Scunthorpe, Immingham and Grimsby Network (SIGNet) SIGNET is the Scunthorpe, Immingham and Grimsby Network. This ambassador-led meet-up is open to all those from the Teach First community based in the area. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/284024502960252 SE Asia e-Meet The SE Asia e-meet is an informal online meet-up for ambassadors to network and swap experiences of living and teaching in Southeast Asia. mailto:TFSEAsiameet@gmail.com SEND: Inclusive Classrooms A network for SENDCOs and those interested in SEND good practice. They host regular research- based reading groups to discuss how to implement in schools. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SENDinclusive mailto:sendinclusive@gmail.com Senior Leadership Teacher (SLT) Network The SLT Network supports the development of aspiring and current senior leaders in schools. Formed in 2018 by Teach First ambassadors in London, it hosts school visit events and practical CPD. The network is run by assistant and deputy headteachers from different training routes, including Teach First. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/sltnetwork Shared Headship Network The Shared Headship Network offers invaluable support to professionals looking to share headship – with anything from networking opportunities, practical job application support and even coaching. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SharedHeadship Sheffield Education Forum (ShEF) ShEF is a meet-up group for teachers offering social and professional support to educators at all points of their career, based in the city. The group aims to connect teachers across all Key Stages and provide a platform to share research-informed practice. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ShefEdForum mailto:sheffieldeducationforum@gmail.com Spark Series This network is all about bringing teachers together to learn from each other through 5-minute talks. Free and open to all teachers and educators - come and join in to spark conversations and ideas. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/SeriesSpark mailto:sparkseries@gmail.com Stoke Meet-Up A local Teach First Meet-Up, a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support, socialising and collaboration in and around Stoke. Associated with the West Midlands Teacher Network. mailto:tfstokemeet@gmail.com Student <> Employer Network The Student<>Employer Network brings together schools and companies to share ideas and best practice in the provision of employability support for young people as they explore the world of work. All are welcome. mailto:cnewby@teachfirst.org.uk Teach First BAME Network This Facebook group is a place for Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/167332387954071 Teach First LGBTQI+ Teach First LGBTQI+ is a place for trainees and ambassadors to come together online and connect. A casual space to chat about LGBTQI+ issues relating to Teach First or teaching in general - potentially with a mind to setting up a more formal network or organisation. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/491654020921687/ Teesside Meet-Up A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support, socialising and collaboration in and around Teesside. mailto:teessidemeetup@gmail.com TF Career Changers Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who changed careers to become a teacher can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tfcareerchangers2020/?modal=false&should_open_c… TF Careers Network The TF Careers Network is run by and supports ambassadors of Teach First's Careers Leader Programme. The network organises live panel and discussion events for those interested in career education to connect and engage. Careers Leader Programme ambassadors work regionally to support those just finishing the programme to implement their careers strategy and build strong regional connections. Follow them on social media. https://www.linkedin.com/company/tf-careers-network https://twitter.com/TFCareersNet https://www.facebook.com/TFCareersNet m.britland@tfcareersnetwork.co.uk TF Disability Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who have a disability can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tfdisability2020cohort TF LGBT+ Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors from our LGBT+ community can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tflgbt/ TF Multifaith Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who share faith can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tfmultifaith TF Neurodiversity Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who are neurodiverse can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tfneurodiversity/?modal=false&should_open_compo… TF Parents and Carers Network This Facebook group is a place where Teach First trainees, programme members and ambassadors who are parents or carers can find each other, share interesting content and reach out for peer support. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentscarers2020/about The Lincs Meet-Up A group where members of the Teach First community in the Lincolnshire area can socialise and connect. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/tflincsmeets/ Tools for Thought Tools For Thought is a national network for those who are passionate about developing and hosting preventative mental health workshops that empower young people to manage their mental health. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/ToolsThought Watch me Thrive - Podcast 2017 ambassadors Anu and Etse are women of colour deconstructing the world of work. Join them as they share their own reflections and interview other young professionals about workplace culture, self-development, and career dilemmas. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/watchmethrive_?lang=en West Midlands English Network A network for English Teachers across the West Midlands interested in developing curriculum, practice and pedagogy. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/wmengnetwork mailto:westmidsenglish@outlook.com West Midlands Science Teacher Network A network for science teachers in the West Midlands, connecting professionals across the region. Encouraging collaboration, conversation and peer support, this network is ideal for those seeking regular opportunities for chat and networking. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/wmstnetwork mailto:wmstnetwork@gmail.com West Midlands Teacher Network The West Midlands Teacher Network aims to provide both a professional and social support network for Teach First programme members and ambassadors in the West Midlands, through a mix of online and in-person activity. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/WMTeachNetwork Wolves Meet-Up A group where members of the Teach First community in and around Wolverhampton can socialise and connect. Join their Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/119635636871280/ YouThink - Teachers No nonsense psychological support and education for teachers. We offer professional supervision to support your personal, professional development. Follow them on Twitter. https://twitter.com/youthinkteacher Can't find your network? Get in touch Upcoming network events There are currently no events right now. Why join a network Our networks unite anyone passionate about building a fair education, whether you teach or work in other fields. Contact a network directly using our directory to join up. Some are limited to Teach First ambassadors, but many are open to all. How to join a network Many who are involved in education already connect and achieve extraordinary things. But there’s always room for greater collaboration. By working together in a network, we’ll create equality in education sooner. How to start a network Got a great idea for a network that doesn’t exist? Our expert team can help you get started. Email us at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk and we'll support you every step of the way. Related Related Networks story Heads Forward network When David landed his first headship role, he was overwhelmed. Thanks to the support and resources of the Heads Forward network, he's learning to thrive. 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