Maria’s story – how early years education shapes a lifetime of opportunity
Early Years is where strong foundations are built — and where lasting change can begin.
Career journeys
Teaching in action
Stories
Meet the Change Makers and Change Partners helping to rewrite the future of education for children facing the biggest barriers – one story at a time.
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Volunteering, squiggly careers and staying connected to the mission
Lauren shares how volunteering kept her connected to education after leaving the classroom.
Career journeys
Networks and communities
Staying connected to the mission – Anita’s volunteering story
Anita’s story of staying connected to Teach First through volunteering and ambassador networks.
Career journeys
Networks and communities
Never giving up – Gabriel’s SCITT journey
SCITT trainee Gabe shares how local teacher training helped him find purpose in the classroom.
Career journeys
Teacher training
Teaching in action
AI in the classroom: how Keziah puts relationships first
Keziah shares how AI, used thoughtfully, can strengthen teaching and widen access to education.
Innovation and change making
Teaching in action
From events to education – why Ellen changed careers to teach
Ellen shares why she changed careers to teach geography in her local community.
Teacher training
Teaching in action
Coming full circle – from Teach First trainee to hiring future teachers
James shares how Teach First helped him grow from trainee teacher to Trust-wide leader.
Leadership
Teacher training
From Performance Analyst to Director of Learning – Sivani's journey
Sivani shares how she moved from finance into teaching and school leadership with Teach First.
Career journeys
Teacher training
Making maths fun – Momina’s SCITT journey
Maths teacher Momina shares how SCITT training turned games into learning and inspired local pupils.
Teacher training
Teaching in action
Shaping the future of Black school leadership
A network on a mission to create 100 new Black headteachers by 2038.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership
Networks and communities
Leading change through compassion, clarity and high expectations
Abigail’s journey from teacher to founder empowering young voices through nature.
Career journeys
Leadership
Creating a safe space for pupils in need
Louise shares how Teach First helped her turn a love of history into real impact for her pupils.
Teacher training
Teaching in action