INVEST IN INSPIRATIONAL PRIMARY TEACHERS

FOR YOUR PUPILSDEVELOP A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUR SCHOOL Find out how we can work together – visit www.teachfirst.org.uk/be-partner-school

Teach First is a registered charity, number 1098294

What is Teach First?

We are an education charity. We recruit high calibre, passionate individuals to teach in schools serving pupils from low income communities. We work in partnership with schools across England and Wales to ensure that all children have an excellent education.

Which schools do we work with?Eligibility is determined by a points system that combines not only economic deprivation amongst pupils but also the local achievement gap between poorer children and their wealthier peers.

The criteria means 32% of English primary schools are eligible to work with Teach First.

Our trainees join a Leadership Development Programme which involves teaching for a minimum of two years, achieving a PGCE and accessing wider leadership skills training. Trainees receive high quality training and support throughout the two years to ensure they can raise the achievement, access and aspirations of their pupils.

Partner with us and you can:

• recruit talented members of stafftofillavacancywithinyourschoolwhoarecommittedtoraisingtheachievementsofyourpupils;

• use your experiencetocontributetotheirtraining–focusingontheoutcomesyouwantforyourpupils;

• work with a national networkofpeopleandorganisationsdedicatedtoachievingchangeineducation.

Togetherwecanensureall childrengettheopportunitiestheydeserve.

Why partner with us?• Our trainees undergo a rigorous recruitment and selection process before they

are accepted onto the Teach First Leadership Development Programme.

• Your school’s requirements are closely matched with the skills of our trainees to ensure you get the right person to fill your vacancy.

• Trainees commit to a minimum of two years at your school where they teach an NQT timetable.

• Their 13 month Initial Teacher Training starts with our six week residential Summer Institute which provides trainees with intensive preparation for teaching in a primary school.

• Trainees complete both their PGCE training year and their first year as an NQT in your school. They have the option of starting a Masters in Year 2 which can bring further insights to your school, as well as their teaching.

• We are the only route which delivers bespoke training for those who want to work exclusively in schools to break the link between low socio-economic background and poor educational attainment.

Those who choose not to stay in teaching beyond the two years go on to a range of roles in education, business, the third sector and government, where they can make a difference from outside the classroom.

To find out more about the benefits of becoming a Teach First partner visit www.teachfirst.org.uk/be-partner-school and contact your regional team.

“… Teach First is about overcoming deprivation and having that absolute focus on high academic achievement. They select people who have a set of values that make them really committed members of staff. Whatever the circumstances are, they’re really resilient and keep going.”Rebecca Ingram, Headteacher, Oakwood Primary School, Yorkshire

TutorsAll Teach First trainees work with one of our university training partners towards a PGCE and QTS during the first year. Tutors provide intensive support during the first half term to ensure trainees are progressing as expected, as well as continued support throughout the year to help them develop as effective classroom practitioners.

MentorsAll our school partners use their own skills and expertise to help develop their trainees. Our partner schools allocate a mentor to assist with their trainee’s development as a teacher. Teach First offers all mentors bespoke training to assist them in supporting trainees, and to contribute to their own professional development.

Leadership Development Officers (LDOs)LDOs are Teach First employees who play a unique role in the trainees’ development. They are all qualified teachers, and often Teach First ambassadors (alumni), providing invaluable experience of both the two year programme and the school context. They support and challenge trainees during the two years to enable them to become the most effective and inspirational teachers.

What support do we offer?

We work collaboratively with our partners to maximise the skills and experience existing within their schools to provide the right support structure for trainees. We combine support from university tutors, school mentors and Leadership Development Officers (LDOs) to ensure you get the best from your trainee.

LDOsMENTORSTUTORSSCHOOLS

More reasons to be a Teach First partner Share your expertise• Speakatoneofourevents,meetournetwork,andenable

other teachers to use your experience to help them make a difference in school.

Share best practice• Workinpartnershipwithustoconductresearchintowhat

makes the most effective teachers and use the results to help your school improve further.

• Cometogetherwithotherschoolsinyourareatoprovidefeedbackabout your experience working with us, share best practice, and take ownership of your Teach First teacher’s training.

Access to a national community• Recruitteacherswithbetweentwoandnineyears’experience.

Our ambassador community (alumni) has already completed the Leadership Development Programme and is dedicated to making a difference in the classroom in the long term.

• Advertisevacanciesfreeamongstthiscommunityforclassroomteachers as well as middle and senior leadership positions.

To find out more about the benefits of becoming a Teach First partner visit www.teachfirst.org.uk/be-partner-school and contact your regional team.

Are trainees employed by their school?› Yes – they are full time employees and are paid by their school. They are paid as

unqualified teachers in their first year and NQTs in the second year.

How does the Teach First recruitment and selection process work?› Teach First works across the UK to find the right graduates – with a minimum 2:1 degree qualification – to meet schools’ needs. Successful applicants are chosen following a rigorous recruitment process which includes: •Anonlineapplication • Aday-longAssessmentCentreinvolvingacompetency-basedinterview,agroupexercise, a sample teaching lesson and self-evaluation • Successfulcompletionofreferencechecks • AuniversityvalidatedSubjectKnowledgeAudit • PreSummerInstitutework(includingaschoolorientationexperience)designedto prepare trainees for the programme› Applicants must demonstrate a high proficiency in eight core competencies: • Interaction • Humility,RespectandEmpathy • Leadership • PlanningandOrganising • ProblemSolving • Resilience • SelfEvaluation • KnowledgeofTeachFirstandtheiracademicsubject› Taking into account their subject, skills and personal strengths, and your needs, we

carefully select the right trainee for your school.

How much does it cost to partner with Teach First?› Contact one of our teams for full details.

Read more at www.teachfirst.org.uk/be-partner-school

Frequently asked questions

WeareworkingwithprimaryschoolsacrossEngland.Contactoneofourregionalteamstoseehowapartnershipwithuscouldbenefityourschool:

East Midlands Chris Stapleton // 07837 787041 cstapleton@teachfirst.org.uk

East of England

Mo Grigg // 0115 896 3699 mgrigg@teachfirst.org.uk

Greater London East London: Ross Tranter // 020 3117 2472 rtranter@teachfirst.org.uk

North London: Jo Pakulska // 020 3117 2385 jpakulska@teachfirst.org.uk

South London: Heather Scott // 020 3553 1226 hscott@teachfirst.org.uk

West London: Anna Townsend // 020 3117 1912 atownsend@teachfirst.org.uk

South East Sophie Westrup // 0163 456 8680 swestrup@teachfirst.org.uk

North East Shah Amin // 0191 229 9669 samin@teachfirst.org.uk

North West Lauren Birch // 0161 393 3810 lbirch@teachfirst.org.uk

South Coast Ruth Woodhouse // 0120 231 3186 rwoodhouse@teachfirst.org.uk

South West Matthew Gould // 0117 244 4292 mgould@teachfirst.org.uk

West Midlands Ann Scott // 07412 040 454 ascott@teachfirst.org.uk

Daniel Howells // 0121 210 5304 dhowells@teachfirst.org.uk

Yorkshire and the Humber Spencer Hibbert // 0113 366 3146 shibbert@teachfirst.org.uk