Teach First

💬 “Autumn Institute was intense, but it was rewarding.” 👋 Meet Kyriaki, a Teach First trainee science teacher. She’s sharing her experience on our teacher training programme. “The sessions were packed full with practical advice, teaching strategies and opportunities to practise. “And it improved all of us, improved our skills. “The Summer Institute trainees helped prepare me for what I was about to face, which was especially helpful because I'm from Cyprus and the education system is very different. “I'm in contact with my fellow trainees almost every day. “We've got a group chat where we share what challenges we’ve faced. We help each other a lot.” 🤔 Want to begin your teaching journey this September? ✍️ Apply now and be in the classroom in autumn 2024: https://lnkd.in/eQBM8Xi6

We’re pleased to see the UK government’s focus on improving educational standards in the #KingsSpeech which will break down the barriers to opportunity across the country. Our CEO Russell Hobby said: “Recruiting an additional 6,500 teachers for our classrooms will make a huge difference. “As a first step, we hope to see an increase in trainee teachers' salaries, which could transform the pipeline of talent we desperately need.” To deliver real change, we must prioritise our efforts to schools serving the most deprived communities, where additional resources can help every child fulfil their potential. We look forward to seeing the government’s progress on these commitments.

💬“I enjoyed being able to challenge myself at the same time as fundraising for the charity.” 🏃 Last September, Isabelle joined our #RuntheRiver charity run along the Thames. “I love running but always tend to get out of the habit during the colder months. “I hadn't run a full 5k in years so really needed something to motivate me and a date to work towards! "On the day I ran slowly but steadily and completed the whole 5k." “The final stretch over Tower Bridge was such a highlight. I couldn't believe I'd actually made it!” Isabelle’s connection to our cause made the experience even more meaningful. “I once taught English at several schools across London and have seen first-hand the impact of Teach First's work on schools and pupils. Excellent education should be a right, not a privilege.” 💪🏅 Help children fulfil their potential. Run today. Transform tomorrow. 👉 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/ek-QYDTU

💬 “Every day I adapt to new challenges, opportunities and interactions.” 👋 Meet Lily a Teach First trainee history teacher. She’s sharing her experience of connecting with other trainees on our teacher training programme. “I had a seasonal job over summer and was looking for the next step. So, I applied to Teach First in July and was teaching by October! “One benefit of joining Autumn Institute was the group of trainees from Summer Institute in my area, who had already established support networks and could offer relevant advice. “It has been excellent having a network of trainees in Cumbria to discuss the programme with. It has provided a great sense of solidarity.” 🤔 Want to begin your teacher training this September? ✍️ Apply by 17 July and join our autumn 2024 cohort: https://lnkd.in/eQBM8Xi6

The Careers & Enterprise Company’s insightful briefing on the first wave of their Primary Pilot Programme #StartSmallDreamBig shows great promise of impact: - Enhanced school careers provision and leadership dedication 🎓  - Increased pupil career knowledge and confidence 📈  - Strong employer commitment to ongoing engagement with primary schools 🤝 We are thrilled to be part of this pilot and we’re excited to continue to inspire children to dream big about their careers. 🚀 

✍️ Our NPQ programmes are suitable for teachers and leaders at all stages of their career. They're designed to refresh and fill in gaps of knowledge so they're for everyone. 🌟 Grow your expertise and influence this year. Limited funded places are available. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eRZeJh7J

👏 It is wonderful to hear that our partner school, Soham Village College, has won the Impact of the Year award. 🎉 💙 At Teach First, we’re proud to stand with all members of our amazing community every day of the year. 🙌

👏 Thank you to our incredible delivery partners. Together with the North West London Teaching School Hub we hosted our first ever in-person delivery partner conference at Wembley High Technology College. It brought together partners from our school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) programme, our Early Career Framework and our NPQ programmes. The conference featured an opening speech by our CEO Russell Hobby CBE, carousel discussions on the evolving educational landscape and impactful keynote speakers. There were opportunities to build connections across our network, share ideas, discuss challenges and opportunities, and connect face-to-face with like-minded peers. 👩🏫 Combining our 20 years of national teacher and leadership training expertise with our delivery partners' local knowledge and insights to create impactful training that helps teachers flourish.  🤝 We work together to give schools the tools they need to help every pupil fulfil their potential. 💙 Thank you to all our delivery partners for your hard work and dedication.   Find out more about our delivery partners: https://lnkd.in/eq72a2x2 

Chris, headteacher at our partner school St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary, shares his experience of having Teach First trainees at their school. “At St James, we believe that our children have a right to have the best opportunities to develop, to have a rich curriculum, delivered by people who are passionate and care about what they're doing. “Teach First try and match trainees with the school’s needs. “Their trainees are with us for two years which gives us the chance to play a role in their teacher development. “If there are any issues, Teach First act quickly and support you in supporting the teacher to improve and develop. “If I had to describe Teach First trainees in one word, it would be committed. They always go above and beyond.” Learn more about hiring Teach First trainee teachers for your school: https://lnkd.in/gDsNBr3

We're pleased to announce our NPQ programmes has been rated outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. This marks our third Ofsted rating since March 2023, with our Early Careers Framework (ECF) and our Training Programme also securing outstanding in all areas at their most recent inspections. We also know that great leadership is what makes the biggest difference to teachers. We know that great teaching is what makes the biggest difference to pupils. Our NPQs equip leaders with the knowledge and expertise to make a real difference in their schools and settings, helping every child reach their potential. A special thank you to our delivery partners for all their brilliant work in delivering our NPQ programmes across the country. Read our highlights from the report: https://lnkd.in/eGG5XJGh