The mission is simple: to add 100 Black Headteachers to the education system by 2038. Founded in partnership with Teach First in 2023, this network provides a safe space where Black Teach First ambassadors in senior leadership can connect, access tailored coaching and hear directly from influential education leaders. So far, the impact speaks for itself: three members have already secured headships in two years.

New members can join from May 2026.
Join the waitlist today to be the first to hear when applications open.

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“The 100 Black Headteachers Network changed my life. I’ve received radical care, high quality leadership development and built relationships. I know that my students and I have received the growth of a lifetime which has put me in the position I am in today.”

- Yansé Cooper, Headteacher of ELAM

Eligibility: Black senior leaders working  in a Teach First eligible school and commit to attending 80% of events (in London and Bedfordshire).

Heads Forward is a community of 150+ ambassador headteachers and education leaders committed to tackling educational disadvantage. At its core, it’s about connection—members share support, ideas and solutions through an active WhatsApp group, buddying for new members and in-person events, ensuring leaders never face challenges alone.

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"It’s such a supportive community; there is always someone to help with any queries you have or to share their own experience and best practice."

- Holly Arles, Principal at COLA, Shoreditch Park 

Eligibility: Completed Teach First Training Programme (formally the Leadership Development Programme) and in a headship role/about to start a headship role.

For more information visit Heads Forward.

This network supports programme members once they complete the Headship Next programme. The network supports members in their journey to Headship.

For more information, visit the Headship Next Programme page.

Eligibility: Members are automatically enrolled once they are accepted onto the Headship Next programme.