Teach First

👋 Meet Luke, a Teach First history and politics teacher. From leading history trips to Parliament visits, he’s embraced every chance to support and inspire his pupils. “My first lesson was teaching Year 7s. We were all nervous about starting at a new school — though they hid it better than I did! “The two-year Training Programme has helped me progress professionally and personally. Now, I’m more confident, resilient and organised. “I’ve also taken on leading the school's Careers programme, which included getting an Aston Martin volunteer to come to our Career’s Fair. “I want to always provide the best for our young people, and to see it is to believe it." 🤝 Get paid, progress, make connections and change lives from day one in the classroom. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eQBM8Xi6

“We need to move away from these tropes that flex is only for mums and that the best teachers work the longest hours.” 👋 Meet Lindsay, a Teach First ambassador and Co-Founder of Flexible Teacher Talent – which grew from a passion to work with schools to better support the flexible working needs of their staff. “When we first set up Flexible Teacher Talent, we had assumed that we would be mostly supporting women in the 30 to 39-year-old demographic who were looking at flexible working once they became parents – like us. “We quickly discovered that the reasons and life stages of teachers looking to work flexibly were much more diverse. “The experience of one young woman […] sticks in my mind. She loved her job but was becoming increasingly aware of how exhausted she was. […] She felt that by the end of the week she couldn’t give it her all. “Too many teachers don’t get this opportunity [of flexible working], so we lose them.” We know that flexible working arrangements can help to improve work-life balance for teaching staff, and their retention. 💪 Read more stories of flexible working for school staff: https://lnkd.in/eMkynHxW 🗞️

At Infosys, we believe in the transformative power of technology in education. That's why we partnered with Teach First to host our first-ever Teachers Conference at our Digital Innovation Centre, London Canary Wharf. 🌐📚 The event brought together educators from across the UK to explore how technology can amplify student learning and teacher effectiveness. Placing a spotlight on AI 🤖, expert speakers from the The Open University, The Economist Educational Foundation and Raspberry Pi Foundation provided practical insights, equipping teachers with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age 📈💻. Recognising that technology is just one piece of the education puzzle 🧩, we concluded with a workshop by Hackney School of Food and Chefs in Schools, focusing on fundamental student needs. 🥗 🌟 Take a look at our highlights from the day. #InfosysEurope #InfosysUK #EdTech #DigitalTransformation #DigitalLearning #CorporateSocialResponsibility #DiversityAndInclusion Rachel Arthur | Husne Begum | Jonathan Usherwood | John Domingue | Andrea Palmer FBCS MBA | Anita Mamidi | Merinda Owusu | Zoe McIntyre | Naomi Duncan | Tiffany Smyly

AI Roundtable 🏢   Today, we joined our sponsors Deloitte for an in-depth AI roundtable discussion on Generative AI in education.    We explored ways to empower educators with the necessary skills and resources to effectively incorporate Gen AI into classrooms, while also considering its potential effects on the digital divide.    As a charity, we're committed to raising attainment in less advantaged communities and we believe Gen AI must act as an enabler, not a barrier, to success.    We appreciate Deloitte's partnership and their role to support our mission to help every pupil fulfil their potential. 💙   Learn more about how your business can help support our schools and their young people: https://lnkd.in/dVeGVBP 🤝 

📚 Train to teach on our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme and you could be eligible for a bursary or scholarship to support you. 👉 Find out more about the finance options available to you: https://lnkd.in/g5MQ3Z4r

⏰ The application window for our Training Programme closes on Thursday, 28 November. Apply now to have the best possible chance of getting your first-choice subject and location. 🤝 Get paid, progress, and change lives from day one in the classroom:https://lnkd.in/eQBM8Xi6

Youth unemployment is at a decade-high. The cost of ignoring it is immense. https://lnkd.in/eZWS_QDN

📢 If you grew up on Free School Meals, you are twice as likely to be NEET five years after school than your more affluent peers. Almost a million (13.2%) of young people are currently not in employment, education or training (#NEET). This is the highest number in a decade—enough to fill Wembley Stadium over 10 times.  Our CEO Russell Hobby CBE says: “These children are born with the same hopes and dreams, but the effects of poverty and unequal access to a high-quality education shuts the door on their futures.  “Investing in young people's futures is an investment in our future too, with a return measured in economic growth. [...] It is a choice that is wholly within our control.”  Read Russell’s thoughts in City AM on fixing this critical problem: https://lnkd.in/eKz8rbBP  Our report Tomorrow's Teachers advises how we can work towards a brighter and more equal future for young people: https://lnkd.in/eVGWgzb4     #Education #EducationPolicy

Be part of something bigger. 🤝 Get paid, progress, make connections and change lives from day one in the classroom. 📚 Learn more about our two-year Training Programme and apply before 28 November: https://lnkd.in/eQBM8Xi6

Last night at our London office, we hosted an inspiring "Question Time with Teach First and Friends," event. Our dynamic panel of leaders each brought a unique perspective on driving social mobility and building a fairer education system.   The evening featured:  🎤 A panel discussion exploring the role of education in creating equal opportunities 💬 A Q&A segment focusing on career change, education and impact 🤝 Networking with our alumni, recruits and professionals from diverse sectors Thank you to our speakers; Cara Cinnamon, Emmanuel Akpan-Inwang, Jo Langdon, Mark Gadsby, Ryan McMahon and everyone who joined us to champion educational equality and explore ways to drive social change—no matter the career path.