The mission
Two million children fall behind due to poverty. Be part of the movement changing that — in the classroom, from day one.
New programme · 2026
Become a
Change Maker.
A two-year teaching and leadership programme. Earn a salary from day one, gain PGCE and QTS — fully funded. Build skills that open doors anywhere.
£23kSalary from day one
2 yrsFully funded
20k+Alumni network
#13Times Top 100
Why consider this
You don't have to have always wanted to teach.
Teach First's new programme is for people driven by purpose — not just profession. If you're drawn to the mission and want elite leadership training, this is for you.
Elite leadership training
Year two is built around coaching. Alumni go on to headship, government, policy and beyond.
Earn while you train
£23,000–£33,500 from day one. PGCE and QTS fully funded. No tuition fees.
Change Makers
People just like you have already made the leap.
Read their stories“I have no regrets in deciding to switch to teaching — I only wish I'd done it earlier.”
Joe · former police officer · now Assistant Head
Ready to rewrite the future?