Teach First is an influential charity founded to address the socioeconomic balance in the United Kingdom.
By joining Teach First you are committing to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) during your first year on the Leadership Development Programme - a qualification that means, whatever you decide to do after Teach First, you will be able to return to teaching in the future.
You'll start as an unqualified teacher and your progress will be continually monitored and supported by your school, university and Teach First. By teaching and reflecting on the experience and participating in ongoing leadership development training from Teach First, you'll develop the skills and behaviours that will earn your teaching qualification.
The award is based on you having developed a file of evidence which is reviewed at the end of year one of the programme. It will include four written assignments (two of which will be at Masters level), weekly written reflections in a journal, observations and a final external assessment.
In your second year you will teach as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), which will allow you to participate in your school's induction programme - usually featuring further training, orientations and conferences. You will also continue to be closely supported by your mentors, tutors and Teach First.
Full time paid position for two years
Reduced price Masters Degree option
Ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training and skills workshops
Access to professional development and network of supporters
In your second year you will teach as a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT), which will allow you to participate in your school's induction programme - usually featuring further training, orientations and conferences. You will also continue to be closely supported by your mentors, tutors and Teach First. Teachers have to be leaders. Therefore the Teach First Leadership Development Programme is able to boast results like no other. The skills you acquire in during your time on the LD Programme will put you in the perfect position for whatever career you choose in the future. Be it in the classroom or a management/leadership position in another field. Newly Qualified Teacher