Teach First - Recruitment Process

Recruitment Process

To be eligible to apply to the Teach First Leadership Development Programme you will need to satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• 2.1 degree or above, 300 UCAS points (or equivalent, excluding General Studies)
• Have a degree or A-levels that satisfy our Teaching subject requirements
• Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English (Grade C in one Science GCSE is also required for Primary teaching eligibility)
• Flexibility within any of the Teach First regions

The recruitment process begins by registering interest and then submitting an online application within 12 weeks. If the online application is successful, candidates are invited to attend a one-day assessment centre consisting of a sample teaching lesson, competency-based interview and case study exercise. There are eight competencies assessed throughout the recruitment process. If successful at the assessment centre, candidates are then made a conditional offer to join Teach First.