Teach First
@teachfirst.bsky.social
We’re building a movement to make sure every child, no matter their background, gets the education they deserve.
Let’s rewrite the future.
Let’s rewrite the future.
In partnership with The Reach Foundation, we’re developing a new leadership model that addresses the gap in middle leadership and supports schools working in the most disadvantaged communities.
Join the conversation and sign up to an event: https://ow.ly/1IwY50YcR5K
Join the conversation and sign up to an event: https://ow.ly/1IwY50YcR5K
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 AM
In partnership with The Reach Foundation, we’re developing a new leadership model that addresses the gap in middle leadership and supports schools working in the most disadvantaged communities.
Join the conversation and sign up to an event: https://ow.ly/1IwY50YcR5K
Join the conversation and sign up to an event: https://ow.ly/1IwY50YcR5K
Josh Goodrich, Teach First ambassador and co‑founder of Steplab, is joining our mission to rewrite the future through innovation and systemic change.
Read Josh’s full blog here: https://ow.ly/5KBv50Y5r27
Read Josh’s full blog here: https://ow.ly/5KBv50Y5r27
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Josh Goodrich, Teach First ambassador and co‑founder of Steplab, is joining our mission to rewrite the future through innovation and systemic change.
Read Josh’s full blog here: https://ow.ly/5KBv50Y5r27
Read Josh’s full blog here: https://ow.ly/5KBv50Y5r27
We’re pleased to count Luke Sparkes among our Board of Trustees.
Hear how Change Makers are rewriting the future for children facing disadvantage: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=luke
Hear how Change Makers are rewriting the future for children facing disadvantage: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=luke
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We’re pleased to count Luke Sparkes among our Board of Trustees.
Hear how Change Makers are rewriting the future for children facing disadvantage: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=luke
Hear how Change Makers are rewriting the future for children facing disadvantage: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/stories?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=luke
Yesterday, we supported seven teachers from our Ambassadors in Policy Network at a Parliament roundtable chaired by Saqib Bhatti MP. They shared what they love about teaching, their Teach First training experience, and policy ideas to strengthen schools.
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Yesterday, we supported seven teachers from our Ambassadors in Policy Network at a Parliament roundtable chaired by Saqib Bhatti MP. They shared what they love about teaching, their Teach First training experience, and policy ideas to strengthen schools.
Sanam is a passionate Teach First primary school teacher who’s joining our mission to rewrite the future by championing diverse voices in the classroom. ✨
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Sanam is a passionate Teach First primary school teacher who’s joining our mission to rewrite the future by championing diverse voices in the classroom. ✨
Jackie Bowen, Teach First ambassador and headteacher at The East Manchester Academy shares who they are rewriting the future.
Read more on how Jackie Bowen is helping the next generation thrive inside the classroom and beyond:https://ow.ly/2IgZ50XJvIx
Read more on how Jackie Bowen is helping the next generation thrive inside the classroom and beyond:https://ow.ly/2IgZ50XJvIx
January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Jackie Bowen, Teach First ambassador and headteacher at The East Manchester Academy shares who they are rewriting the future.
Read more on how Jackie Bowen is helping the next generation thrive inside the classroom and beyond:https://ow.ly/2IgZ50XJvIx
Read more on how Jackie Bowen is helping the next generation thrive inside the classroom and beyond:https://ow.ly/2IgZ50XJvIx
This morning, our CEO James Toop spoke at the Education Select Committee.📢
The focus? Driving real change in teacher recruitment, training and retention. 🎯
Our CEO said: "We need more focus on attracting teachers to the schools where they are needed the most."
The focus? Driving real change in teacher recruitment, training and retention. 🎯
Our CEO said: "We need more focus on attracting teachers to the schools where they are needed the most."
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This morning, our CEO James Toop spoke at the Education Select Committee.📢
The focus? Driving real change in teacher recruitment, training and retention. 🎯
Our CEO said: "We need more focus on attracting teachers to the schools where they are needed the most."
The focus? Driving real change in teacher recruitment, training and retention. 🎯
Our CEO said: "We need more focus on attracting teachers to the schools where they are needed the most."
We recently welcomed Saqib Bhatti MP, Shadow Minister for Education, to Grace Academy Solihull, and Deirdre Costigan MP to Greenford High School.
MPs met Teach First trainees and ambassadors, spoke with pupils about school life, and heard from headteachers about their achievements and challenges.
MPs met Teach First trainees and ambassadors, spoke with pupils about school life, and heard from headteachers about their achievements and challenges.
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We recently welcomed Saqib Bhatti MP, Shadow Minister for Education, to Grace Academy Solihull, and Deirdre Costigan MP to Greenford High School.
MPs met Teach First trainees and ambassadors, spoke with pupils about school life, and heard from headteachers about their achievements and challenges.
MPs met Teach First trainees and ambassadors, spoke with pupils about school life, and heard from headteachers about their achievements and challenges.
🎉 We're proud to have recruited 1,434 trainee teachers on our Training Programme this year.
These teachers are part of a movement of Change Makers supporting thousands of pupils to rewrite their future.
These teachers are part of a movement of Change Makers supporting thousands of pupils to rewrite their future.
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🎉 We're proud to have recruited 1,434 trainee teachers on our Training Programme this year.
These teachers are part of a movement of Change Makers supporting thousands of pupils to rewrite their future.
These teachers are part of a movement of Change Makers supporting thousands of pupils to rewrite their future.
With generative AI on the rise, schools serving the most deprived communities are being left behind. EdTechnical, led by Teach First ambassador Libby Hills, steps in.
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
With generative AI on the rise, schools serving the most deprived communities are being left behind. EdTechnical, led by Teach First ambassador Libby Hills, steps in.
Today’s #AutumnBudget makes a clear commitment to young people. It is hugely welcome to see the government’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap, estimated to reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Today’s #AutumnBudget makes a clear commitment to young people. It is hugely welcome to see the government’s decision to lift the two-child benefit cap, estimated to reduce the number of children living in poverty by 450,000 by 2029/30.
Your voice matters.
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Your voice matters.
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
Help shape our next chapter – take our 10-minute survey by 8 Dec.
https://teachfirst.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Gi9CbLySN2QoCi
🚨 Nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training - according to figures published today.
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
🚨 Nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training - according to figures published today.
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
James Toop, CEO, says, “It means futures grinding to a halt, with young people from low-income communities hardest hit, not because of a lack of talent but a lack of opportunity."
New polling of secondary pupils reveals deep anxiety about their future prospects and careers.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
New polling of secondary pupils reveals deep anxiety about their future prospects and careers.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
And those from low-income backgrounds face a double disadvantage - greater worry about what’s next and bigger barriers to getting there.
When Teach First ambassador Rob joined the Training Programme, he wanted to make a difference for his pupils. What he didn’t expect was to spark a global innovation that’s now helping over 150,000 teachers.
November 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
When Teach First ambassador Rob joined the Training Programme, he wanted to make a difference for his pupils. What he didn’t expect was to spark a global innovation that’s now helping over 150,000 teachers.
🚀We're proud to spotlight ambassador Luke who is inspiring pupils to explore the wider world, one experience at a time. At a school where many face barriers, he brings learning to life beyond the classroom. Together, we are rewriting the future so every child can flourish.
November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🚀We're proud to spotlight ambassador Luke who is inspiring pupils to explore the wider world, one experience at a time. At a school where many face barriers, he brings learning to life beyond the classroom. Together, we are rewriting the future so every child can flourish.
Spending must be directed to the schools and teachers in low-income communities. The government’s next chance to put this right is in the budget.
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Spending must be directed to the schools and teachers in low-income communities. The government’s next chance to put this right is in the budget.
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
James Toop, Teach First CEO, writes to The Times about how to help ‘COVID’s lost generation’
www.thetimes.com/comment/lett...
📊 There are up to five times more teacher vacancies in the poorest areas of England.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📊 There are up to five times more teacher vacancies in the poorest areas of England.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
Our role is to inspire and equip ambitious individuals to lead change – in their classrooms, schools and communities.
As a movement of Change Makers, we’re working to rewrite the future so every child can thrive.
📊 Pupils growing up in the poorest areas are twice as likely to leave school without strong English and Maths GCSEs.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
📊 Pupils growing up in the poorest areas are twice as likely to leave school without strong English and Maths GCSEs.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
The challenge has never been greater.
📢 We need to rewrite the future to end educational disadvantage, so every child has the opportunity and support to flourish.
Headteacher Anthony McGuiness is rewriting the future at All Saints Catholic High School – one leader at a time.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
October 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Headteacher Anthony McGuiness is rewriting the future at All Saints Catholic High School – one leader at a time.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
When he joined, the school was in Special Measures. Through teamwork and strong leadership, it has now achieved a Good in their latest Ofsted inspection – a remarkable transformation.
It was great to see so many of our ambassadors and hear more about the great work they continue to do, inside the classroom and beyond.
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
It was great to see so many of our ambassadors and hear more about the great work they continue to do, inside the classroom and beyond.
🎤 Our session, "Leading at all levels: From Early Career to Headship," was led by Emily Davison (Head of Early Years & Primary) and Nicola Farley (Head of Secondary Subjects). They shared insights from Teach First on navigating the leadership journey with confidence.
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🎤 Our session, "Leading at all levels: From Early Career to Headship," was led by Emily Davison (Head of Early Years & Primary) and Nicola Farley (Head of Secondary Subjects). They shared insights from Teach First on navigating the leadership journey with confidence.
🌟 We had an incredible time attending the @educationfest.bsky.social!
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
July 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🌟 We had an incredible time attending the @educationfest.bsky.social!
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
Educators from across the country came together for two days of thought-provoking content, connection, and collaboration. #EducationFest
In this exciting moment in our history, we want to hear from our ambassador community. 👋
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
July 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In this exciting moment in our history, we want to hear from our ambassador community. 👋
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help us reach 5,000 ambassador responses before Sunday 20 July: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
After six years of bold leadership, Dame Vivian Hunt DBE will step down as Chair of Teach First in November 2025, following two full terms in office.
July 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
After six years of bold leadership, Dame Vivian Hunt DBE will step down as Chair of Teach First in November 2025, following two full terms in office.