Education

Introducing the sector and some of the Gradcracker employers operating in it.
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Teach First
Teacher Training
Teach First is a charity that believes education is the most powerful tool to help a child fulfil their potential.
  • We train talented teachers and equip school leaders working in some of the poorest areas of the country – to give children with the fewest opportunities access to a great education.
  • Since our inception in 2003 we’ve: – Supported thousands of teachers and leaders – Trained more new teachers than any other provider in England – Helped over a million pupils access quality education – Strengthened leadership across schools nationwide

Train with us and shape young futures where it matters most

Join the UK’s largest teacher training programme and help children facing the biggest barriers discover their potential.

We’re looking for people like you – ambitious people who are ready to get stuck in. To learn as they go and to lead change where it matters most – the classroom. Join our two-year salaried Training Programme and discover who you could become.

We’ll help you gain the skills, qualifications and connections that will propel your career further than you could ever imagine. And we’ll fully support you every step of the way.

Attending a mixture of online and in-person school-based training, from day one you’ll be developing as a leader, gaining skills that will take you anywhere, and inspiring your pupils to free their potential.

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Get Into Teaching
Education
If you’re interested in training to teach, Get Into Teaching will tell you everything you need to know.
  • You’ll receive one-to-one support from an adviser with years of classroom experience. They’ll guide you through the steps and answer any questions you may have.
  • With generous bursaries and scholarships available across certain subjects, including STEM, you’ll get advice on how to fund your training year.
  • You’ll find out how to get a taste of life in the classroom, from school experience days to paid internships.
  • You’ll learn about the career progression teaching offers, with a starting salary of £30k (or more in London) and the opportunity to earn over £41k within 5 years.

Inspire the next generation

Teaching is a varied and rewarding career that shapes you, as much as it does others. Where no two days are the same, and where you can turn your passion into your profession and have lots of opportunities to grow.

You can bring creativity to the classroom every day, and in turn have a lasting impact; inspiring the next generation. You will be challenged and rewarded, and you’ll make a difference.

In teaching, as you grow, so does your career. Opportunities for progression are varied, whether that be through a position as head of year or head of subject, or through taking on a pastoral role. With added responsibilities you can expect additional pay rewards.

Whether you’re just thinking about a career in teaching or are ready to apply, Get Into Teaching offers free advice and support to help you decide if teaching in a primary or secondary school in England is right for you.

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