The Action Attendance network aims to connect and support schools to share best practice on improving school attendance. All roles welcome to join this network. 

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A space to connect with fellow ambassadors volunteering in school governance.  The aim of the network is to support ambassadors who volunteer or want to volunteer as school governors to be effective in their role and ensure that they can champion a fair education for all, from board level.

Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in Asia.

Join the Facebook chat via the ambassadors Facebook group.

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in Australia.

The BeBold History teacher network runs webinars led by historians & teachers and aims to link academia and the classroom. Led by history teachers, for history teachers.

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Black Men Teach (BMT) is a network explicitly promoting and amplifying the voices of Black Men in Education. We aim to provide a safe hub for black male educators. Raising the teaching profile amongst black males whilst bringing to the forefront the different issues and inequalities black men face in education concerning their recruitment, retention & promotion.

In fulfilling our mission, we will challenge the stereotypes of black men and celebrate their successes in education and society alike.

Follow them on X/Twitter.

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Blackpool to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an ambassador.

Contact them at beach.tf.networking@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

We are a local network dedicated to providing support and networking opportunities to Teach First ambassadors and trainees/programme members either teaching or living both in and around the Bradford district. We are a friendly and welcoming group who meet face to face every term and also provide additional collaboration via WhatsApp. Get in touch to get involved at tfbradfordmeetup@gmail.com.

Join the Bristol Teach First Meet-Up! We will be running meet-ups in Bristol for Teach First ambassadors. Meet up to socialise over food and drinks, explore parts of the city together, engage in touristy and non-touristy activities, and generally just hang out and be part of a great community.

Contact bristol.meetup@yahoo.com and we will add you to our mailing list and the What’s App group. We hope to see you soon!

This network is network is exclusively for careers professionals working in both education and business, for support, collaboration and community. It’s run by careers professionals in partnership with Teach First. 

Email for more information: careersnetwork@teachfirst.org.uk or join Careers Network on Linkedin. 

ConnectEd Cymru is a network founded by Teach First Cymru teachers and ambassadors who strongly believe that every child, no matter their background, should have an equal opportunity to succeed. Embedding Equity in Education is at the heart of everything we do.

Email them at connectedcymru@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

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A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Coventry to connect for support, socialising and collaboration. Open to all - whether on a programme or an ambassador. They host regular social events.

• Check out their X/Twitter page for details
• Email them at tfmeetups.Coventry@gmail.com

An opportunity for Teach First ambassadors living or working in Cumbria (or nearby) to come together. Activities will provide an opportunity to connect, re-connect and explore all things that may benefit us personally and professionally to further our mission.

Email them at tfcumbriameetup@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

A group for Teach Firsters based around Doncaster. A great space to socialise, support and collaborate! Open to current Teach Firsters and ambassadors!

A network of teachers who are passionate about flexible working in schools and how it can help retain effective teachers and leaders.

• Visit their website.
• Email them at flexibleteachertalent@gmail.com.

A local network for Programme Members and ambassadors based in/around Greater Manchester, with termly activities organised.

Email them at mancteachers@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

Follow on X/Twitter to see what they're up to.

A space to meet, connect and socialise with Teach First trainees and ambassadors living in and around Hastings.

Email them to join their WhatsApp group at hastingsmeetup@gmail.com.

With over 90 ambassador headteachers spread across the country, this network helps members connect, provide peer support and development, drive school improvement and make positive changes to address educational inequality. 

Its members come together for residentials. Attend one and you’ll get high-quality professional development, support and challenges, as well as the chance to build strong relationships with your peers.

Members also visit one another’s schools to see best practice in action and the network has an active WhatsApp group designed to be a quick way of solving problems on the job.

The network is led by ambassador Chairs Dennis Simms and Ben Keely.

Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Hull and North Humber.

The Innovation Network offers great support from motivated peers. Its members are charities and social enterprises (whether well-established, growing or emerging) that are founded or led by Teach First ambassadors.

It includes some of the most innovative and impactful interventions tackling educational inequality today, including: 

• Frontline
• The MaternityTeacher PaternityTeacher Project (MTPT)
• Jamie’s Farm
• The Access Project
• The Brilliant Club
• First Story
• Unifrog
• Right to Succeed
• Literacy Pirates
• Yes Futures

The community encourages collaboration and shares best practice.

• Email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.
• Check out their website.

Inspiration SEND has the primary aim of improving outcomes for pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). They recognise that those working with children and young people with SEND need the knowledge and expertise to be able to do this effectively. The network is designed to support the professional development of its members through a blended approach of events and e-communications.

• Join their mailing list.

This is a community-led network, enabling ambassadors to share international experiences and perspectives. They exist to support each other with challenges, help each other progress and inspire each other to have an impact around the world. United by the Teach First mission, the network is open to all ambassadors, wherever you’re based. They also host termly webinars. 

Check out their website.

Active internationally.

A local Teach First Meet-Up - a space to connect with your local Teach First community, for support and collaboration in and around Leeds.

Email them at tfleedsmeetup@gmail.com

LGBTed is a network of LGBT+ teachers and leaders, helping teachers to be authentic in schools, colleges and universities and working to increase LGBT+ visibility in our education system. Teach First is proudly partnering with them to support their work.

They are national, but now have local hubs - some of which are led by Teach First ambassadors. Look out for their mentoring programmes, annual conferences and Pride events. 

Sign up here.

LitdriveUK is a registered charity and subject association for English, created by and maintained by English teachers for English teachers to access high quality professional development, classroom materials and mentoring support. Our key objective is that by doing so, we aim to provide English teachers with better balance in regards to teacher workload, and ultimately, retain excellent teachers to the profession.

Open to any English teachers.

• Visit their website.
• Follow them on X/Twitter.
• Email them at litdriveuk@hotmail.com.
• Join their mailing list.

Liverpool and Wirral based meet-up! All ambassadors and current trainee/programme members welcome.

Contact tfmeetups@teachfirst.org.uk to learn more.

A Meet-Up for Teach Firsters based in and around SW1 London (e.g. Westminster, Victoria, Belgravia and Pimlico). A space to connect, support and collaborate. Open to all - whether on a programme or an ambassador, working in the classroom or beyond.

Contact sw1tfmeetup@gmail.com to be added to the WhatsApp group.

A group to connect ambassadors and trainees in and around the Margate area. The aim is to support each other and connect with each other socially, building a Teach First community here. Meet up termly and go for walks, coffees or dinners.

If you are on a Teach First course or you are an ambassador, please e-mail margatemeetupTF@mail.com to show your interest.

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in New Zealand.

Would you like an opportunity to meet with like-minded people from the Teach First community? If so, please join our meet-up for a termly social event where you’ll be able to connect with others and hopefully make some great friends too.

A network to connect the Teach First community in Northamptonshire, where individuals can often be spread across the county. We aim to offer the opportunity for interaction and connection for all individuals on all Teach First programmes and ambassadors in the area. Join us to grow and strengthen the Teach First community in Northamptonshire!

Email tfnorthantsmeetup@gmail.com to learn more.

Teach First participants and alumni in Preston are invited to connect. Whether experienced teachers, those new to the profession or individuals who have moved on from teaching, you can share ideas, build connections and enjoy a relaxed social setting.

To learn more, send an email to tfprestonmeetup@gmail.com.

A space for Teach Firsters based in and around Richmond-upon-Thames and Hounslow to connect for support, socialising and collaboration.

Open to all - whether on a programme or an Ambassador.

Email them at richmondandhounslow@gmail.com to join their WhatsApp group.

SIGNET is the Scunthorpe, Immingham and Grimsby Network. This ambassador-led meet-up is open to all those from the Teach First community based in the area. 

The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Network is based in the north east of England and run by SLT, hosting school visits and continued professional development (CPD). Their aim is to connect senior leaders and share knowledge across the region to improve outcomes. 
 
To join this network please email them at ambassadors@teachfirst.org.uk.

This network is for Teach First ambassadors working in business to leverage their expertise, build connections and collaborate to drive educational fairness and support the Teach First mission. 

The Teach First Civil Service Network is devoted to bettering the education system. Their work includes:

•  improving awareness of social mobility issues to government
•  supporting the quality of outreach work of schools
•  helping Civil Service ambassadors to become school governors.

Alongside the Cabinet Office's school outreach team, they are aligning activity across departments. They believe this will help in connecting government with schools. This presents great opportunities for discussion, debate, collaboration and changes in the system.

The network is open to current civil servants who are ambassadors. It is also open to current trainees.

This network offers a unique space for Teach First ambassadors working in mathematics. It focuses on supporting communities facing disadvantage. Members can connect, share ideas, and discuss best practices  – 'conversations in context.'

Join the waiting list here. 

'The Calderdale Meet Up serves Teach First trainees and ambassadors living in the valleys of Halifax, Sowerby, Hebden etc.

We're a small but growing group and welcome new members who are looking to connect. We will be meeting socially 3 times a year - please join us! 

Contact us at tfcalderdalemeetup@gmail.com to get involved.

For ambassadors and trainees in the local area. Join this new group to share ideas, chat, get and give support while having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.

A space for Teach Firsters living in and around Milton Keynes to connect for support,  collaboration and socialising. All welcome - whether an ambassador or on a training programme.

Our St Albans City and District Meet Up group is for fellow ambassadors to connect, reconnect, meet and support each other. You may have grown up here, moved here to be near Teach First schools in Luton or (very) North London, or moved here for another reason. 

An opportunity to engage in our mission of educational equality, as you connect with fellow Teach Firsters who share your passion for education. Share insights, build robust support networks and enjoy a fantastic time with like-minded individuals dedicated to making a difference.

A space for ambassadors and current programme members from the Tyne and Wear area to network and socialise.

Contact them at TFAmbassadorsTyneandWear@gmail.com

A space to connect with Teach First ambassadors teaching in the USA.