Empowering teachers, growing leaders
SWIFT covers over 500 schools, leading a network of teachers committed to making a difference.
Stories
We work with people fighting to make our education system work for every child. Read their stories here.
I'm banging the drum for careers everywhere
Karen shares her passion for careers education from the Careers Leader programme at MEA, Wythenshawe.
Making the transition from training to teaching as seamless as possible
Elena Russell on step up from newly qualified teacher and her story as an induction tutor on ECF.
Working inside Teach First’s playground of delivery partners
Marc on the benefits of building an authentic partnership and connecting with delivery partners.
From volunteer teacher in Jamaica to SCITT trainee
Junior Watson, SCITT programme trainee, on why he decided to pursue his passion and start teaching.
Finding the right fit for early career teachers
Catherine Thorp shares her thoughts on the relevance of flexibility in supporting trainee teachers.
A partnership built on shared values
Simon Renshaw outlines his teaching school hub's values and partnership with Teach First.
Working together towards a shared goal
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust share the value of their relationship with Teach First.
Working together to help early career teachers thrive
Jonathan shares his experience of delivering the Early Career Framework (ECF) with Teach First.
Teaching assistant to teacher in one year
When COVID-19 struck, Damini decided to pursue her goal and train to become a maths teacher.
It’s helping me become a better teacher
Teacher Nancy Mullen shares her experience of the Early Career Framework programme.
For anyone thinking of becoming a mentor, I would say do it
Mikaela Dean shares her experience of mentoring early career teachers.