What is Teach First?
Teach First is an influential charity that is delivering far-reaching social and economic change by addressing educational disadvantage – driving up standards and raising expectations in some of the UK’s most challenging schools. Its approach is to attract high-calibre, highly motivated graduates into an initial two year leadership development programme focusing on the achievements and aspirations of pupils and their access to further opportunities in education and beyond.
Through the Teach First Leadership Development Programme, participants become inspiring teachers, leaders, role models and agents of change. They gain valuable leadership development to prepare them for influential careers, either in education or elsewhere. In their first year, participants work towards gaining Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) as well as have the opportunity to study for a Masters qualification in the second year. After that, long term systemic change comes from continued engagement with education through the Teach First Ambassador Movement.
Number of graduate vacancies:
730 vacancies across six regions (East Midlands, London, North East, North West, West Midlands and Yorkshire)
Teach First recruits on a rolling basis and fills vacancies as it finds those candidates that meet the competency and academic requirements. Information on subject availability can be found here.
- Applications will close on 18 April 2011
Selection criteria:
- 2:1 degree or above
- 300 UCAS points
- Degree and/or A level grade A or B in a subject that is aligned to a National Curriculum subject
- Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English
- Flexibility to work anywhere within our six regions
After these minimum requirements, selection is based on your ability to demonstrate relevant subject knowledge and the following competencies: Humility, Respect & Empathy; Interaction; Knowledge; Leadership; Planning & Organising; Problem Solving; Resilience; Self Evaluation
How to apply:
To apply for Teach First you will need to register interest and fill in an online application form at www.teachfirst.org.uk Our website contains more detailed information on the programme.