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Working at Teach First
In just eight years Teach First has changed the perceptions of top graduates throughout the UK, and teaching in a school in challenging circumstances is now one of the most prestigious careers for the country's top talent.
As we continue to grow and extend our impact, we seek talented, passionate individuals from all backgrounds to help lead the charity to address educational disadvantage through the development of highly effective teachers and leaders.
Teach First staff members are a diverse group that includes experienced professionals from non-profit and for-profit organisations, advanced degree holders, as well as recent graduates and experienced teaching professionals, in addition to individuals from other sectors. Approximately one third of our staff is made up of Teach First ambassadors who join the organisation having completed two years on the Teach First Leadership Development Programme by teaching in schools in challenging circumstances across the country.
Core values
Our core values form the foundation of the way in which we work at Teach First:
- Collaboration
- Commitment
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Leadership
Our work environment
Teach First offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Our teams are hard working, committed and focused on achieving our mission. The entrepreneurial atmosphere and results orientation give team members both latitude and structure to achieve our ambitious goals.
Teach First currently has offices based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Leeds.
Our benefits
Teach First offers a compensation and benefits package that is highly competitive with other charity organisations. This comprehensive package includes:
- 27 days vacation (seven days of which must be taken during the two weeks of Christmas and New Year)
- Pension Scheme (including up to 6% employer contribution)
- BUPA Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan (London offices)
- Busy Bees Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Mission Engagement Days – paid leave to allow for employees to engage directly with the Teach First mission by working with Teach First schools and participant communities (three days allocated initially, increasing to five after two years of continuous service)
In addition to the benefits above, Teach First is committed to developing the talents of its staff members through continuing professional development based on the individual needs and roles of our employees.
