Become a Summer Projects provider
Bring fresh talent into your organisation. Benefit from new ideas, extra capacity, and help the next generation of leaders.
Why become a Summer Projects provider?
Teach First Summer Projects connect your organisation with high-calibre trainee teachers and ambassadors who bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and fresh perspectives.
They can take on challenges, explore new opportunities, and contribute valuable research and problem-solving skills.
Key details:
- Projects run in August
- Last one to three weeks
- Can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid
Apply now to become a Summer Projects provider
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Who can apply and how it works
Who can become a Summer Projects provider?
We welcome businesses, charities, and social enterprises to provide a short-term project opportunity for a Teach First trainee teacher or ambassador.
For businesses
If you’re a business (not a third-sector organisation), you can partner with Teach First to offer Summer Projects and explore additional volunteering and engagement opportunities.
For third-sector organisations
If you're a charity or social enterprise, becoming a Summer Projects provider can:
- Provide access to skilled professionals passionate about educational equality
- Help you deliver meaningful projects with additional capacity
- Strengthen your connection to Teach First’s mission and network
Apply now to become a Summer Projects provider
How it works?
Summer Projects are internships that take place in August, lasting one to three weeks.
As a provider, you will:
- Offer a project opportunity to Teach First trainees and ambassadors
- Manage the recruitment process, including:
- Receiving applications
- Shortlisting candidates
- Conducting interviews
- Making offers and providing feedback (if requested)
Application process and support
Providers manage their own applications and should specify how interns can apply - via an online form (recommended) or by email with a CV and cover letter.
We offer guidance on project design, promotion to trainees and ambassadors, and ongoing support to ensure a smooth process.
We have always had such a positive experience working with Teach First. The quality of candidates has been excellent and it is a pleasure having such smart, motivated and curious individuals with us for the summer.
Diversity of our trainees
Our trainees come from diverse backgrounds, bringing valuable skills, experiences, and fresh perspectives.
By providing a Summer Project opportunity, you’ll gain highly capable individuals while supporting a more inclusive, representative future in education.
From our 2024 Training Programme cohort:
37%
come from ethnic minority groups (compared to 27% of all routes this year)
20%
identify as LGBT
28%
were eligible for free school meals as pupils
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