Networks

Search for a Teach First network that suits your needs. Share your skills, develop your learning and build connections with ambassadors across the country. 

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Black Men Teach (BMT)

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.

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Heads Forward Network

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.

Inspiration SEND

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.

Email them at sendnetwork@inspirationtrust.org

LGBTed

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.

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The Teach First Business Network

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. 

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The Teach First Civil Service Network

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.

The Teach First Mathematics Network

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 Teach First Women’s Leadership Network

This network is aimed exclusively at women ambassadors currently working in or aspiring to a mission-aligned leadership role. It’s set up to reduce isolation and provide inspiration and professional development.

Email womensleadership@teachfirst.org.uk  for more information or join the waiting list here.

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Heads Forward Network

When David landed his first headship role, he was overwhelmed. Thanks to the support and resources of the Heads Forward network, he's learning to thrive.

David Crosby - Founding Principal of King’s Leadership Academy Bolton
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The Pastoral Network

The mental health and wellbeing of pupils is a top priority as schools rebuild from COVID-19. During lockdown, the Pastoral Network was founded to support this.

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