1. Selina Ulhaq, London Team Park View School, London taught English Jess Heal, Yorkshire Team Chaucer Business Enterprise College, Sheffield taught Modern Foreign Languages

2. WELCOME EEducation disadvantage TTeach First Leadership Development Programme TTeach First Graduate Recruitment EEmployability and STEM

3. In 2001 a study by McKinsey revealed that “great teachers can improve results by at least 40%. Teach First was launched – with a mission to address educational disadvantage. The early years

4. 2003 186 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Teach First recruits its first intake of teachers Regions: 1- London Working with 45 partner secondary schools Voted 63 rd in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 186 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Teach First recruits its first intake of teachers Regions: 1- London Working with 45 partner secondary schools Voted 63 rd in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers

5. 2004 Teach First is now working in 65 partner secondary schools Teach First climbs to 42 nd place in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 197 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Teach First is now working in 65 partner secondary schools Teach First climbs to 42 nd place in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 197 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

6. “PwC are proud to be Platinum sponsors of Teach First. Teach First gives talented graduates the opportunity to develop and apply their employability skills enabling them as individuals to be more successful” PwC, Teach First Platinum Partner Don’t just take our word for it…

7. 2005 The first participants graduate after two years to become Teach First ambassadors Teach First leaps to 19 th place in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 183 participants start the Leadership Development Programme The first participants graduate after two years to become Teach First ambassadors Teach First leaps to 19 th place in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 183 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

8. 2006 90 partner secondary schools Regions: 2 – London, North West Voted 16 th in Times Top 100 and nominated for Graduate Recruiter of the Year 265 participants start the Leadership Development Programme 90 partner secondary schools Regions: 2 – London, North West Voted 16 th in Times Top 100 and nominated for Graduate Recruiter of the Year 265 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

9. “We are now a school with a great future. Our Teach First teachers are very talented, work long hours, don’t accept mediocrity, care passionately about our young people, and have made an impact.” Mark Keary, Head Teacher, Bethnal Green Technology College Don’t just take our word for it…

10. 2007 Now working with 118 partner secondary schools Regions: 3 – London, North West, West Midlands Voted 14 th in TT100 and nominated for Graduate Recruiter of the Year 272 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Now working with 118 partner secondary schools Regions: 3 – London, North West, West Midlands Voted 14 th in TT100 and nominated for Graduate Recruiter of the Year 272 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

11. 2008 151 partner primary & secondary schools Regions: 4 - London, North West, East & West Midlands 373 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Ofsted reports that some of Teach First’s participants were ‘amongst the most exceptional trainees produced by any teacher training route.’ 151 partner primary & secondary schools Regions: 4 - London, North West, East & West Midlands 373 participants start the Leadership Development Programme Ofsted reports that some of Teach First’s participants were ‘amongst the most exceptional trainees produced by any teacher training route.’

12. 2009 220 partner primary & secondary schools Regions: 5 - London, North West, East & West Midlands, Yorkshire & the Humber Teach First wins Education & Training Charity of the Year Voted Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in the public sector from a poll of 8000 graduates 485 participants start the Leadership Development Programme 220 partner primary & secondary schools Regions: 5 - London, North West, East & West Midlands, Yorkshire & the Humber Teach First wins Education & Training Charity of the Year Voted Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in the public sector from a poll of 8000 graduates 485 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

13. “There is no better way to start your professional career, regardless of which sector you end up in. Teach First is the best platform you’ll find to begin your journey.” Zeenia Anwar, 05 Ambassador, Now: RBS Portfolio Manager Don’t just take our word for it…

14. 2010 251 partner primary & secondary schools Teach First receives expansion grant from the Coalition government Teach First is named as the 4 th largest graduate recruiter for 2010 560 participants start the Leadership Development Programme 251 partner primary & secondary schools Teach First receives expansion grant from the Coalition government Teach First is named as the 4 th largest graduate recruiter for 2010 560 participants start the Leadership Development Programme

15. 2011 Teach First recruits its largest ever intake – 772 participants 300 partner primary and secondary schools Six regions: East Midlands, London, North East, North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber Teach First’s training provision is rated Outstanding in all 44 areas by Ofsted Teach First recruits its largest ever intake – 772 participants 300 partner primary and secondary schools Six regions: East Midlands, London, North East, North West, West Midlands, Yorkshire & Humber Teach First’s training provision is rated Outstanding in all 44 areas by Ofsted

16. “The 2011 Teach First OFSTED report is one of the very best I have seen. In my time with Ofsted I cannot remember a single report on teacher training involving a consortium of providers which was as positive as this.” Sir Mike Tomlinson, Former OFSTED Chief Inspector

17. 2012 This year we have 1000 graduates joining the 2012 Leadership Development Programme in 7 regions.

18. Over the last 10 years Teach First and our partners have already pushed the envelope of what many believed possible… Before many believed that...... but this has been proven incorrect ▪ Most top graduates would never choose to teach in schools in challenging circumstances ▪ It would never be possible to successfully train teachers in this way ▪ Teachers would never be able to have meaningful impact in their first or second year of teaching to affect change ▪ Teach First is one of the largest graduate recruiters in the UK and has been ranked as the 4 th most prestigious location for graduates in Times Top 100. ▪ Teach First’s Initial teacher training with our university partners was awarded 44 out of 44 Outstanding ratings in 2011 Ofsted report ▪ Evaluation by the University of Manchester showed that schools with Teach First teachers had statistically significant GCSE result improvements 18

19. In the UK, the link between low family income and poor educational attainment is greater than in almost any other developed country. believes that it doesn’t have to be this way.

21. But there is something that can break the link between parental income and life chances.

22. Teach First is an independent charity with a mission to address educational disadvantage by transforming exceptional graduates into inspirational, effective teachers and leaders in all fields. Raising achievement, aspirations and access to opportunity of pupils Long-term commitment to ending inequality in education Developing a network of future leaders

23. 2012 Leadership Development Programme: 2 nd year of teaching Masters qualification Join ambassador community Ongoing leadership development Summer Institute 1 st year of teaching Summer Project Gain PGCE qualification At the heart of Teach First is a unique two-year Leadership Development Programme.

24. Teach First Ambassadors At the end of second year you will graduate to become a Teach First Ambassador Continue to engage with the mission through seven initiatives and beyond… Teach On Governance for change Social Entrepreneurship Policy First HEAPS Supporting Teach First Lifelong Leadership

25. Our Supporters Teach First works with some of the largest and most prestigious businesses in the UK, including… Allen & Overy AON Hewitt Arup Bentley BlackRock Bloomberg LP Clifford Chance Credit Suisse Deloitte Department for Education Ernst & Young Experian Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP Google HSBC McKinsey & Company RM Education Rothschild Sainsbury’s “Deloitte recognises the power of the Teach First community. We have a number of ambassadors working for us… and their classroom experiences have given them an excellent grounding in leadership skills.” Julie Mercer, Associate Partner, Deloitte

26. Platinum Partners Teach First has developed unique relationships with leading organisations in a number of fields: Accenture Civil Service Fast Stream Goldman Sachs Procter & Gamble PwC

27. Platinum Partners Opportunities to get involved include: Summer projects Coaching Networking and hearing from senior leaders Guaranteed first round interviews at selected organisations Bespoke skills sessions Deferred-entry schemes

28. What are we looking for? 2.1 degree or above, 300 UCAS points Degree and/or A-level grade A or B (or equivalent) in a subject that is aligned to a National Curriculum subject Grade C (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English (Grade C in one Science GCSE required for Primary teaching) Eligibility to work in the UK for two years from the start of the programme to be proven in May of the year they start

29. Who are we are looking for? CompetencyDescription Humility, Respect, Empathy Always respects and values others. Interaction Adapts communication style to work well with others; is a great team player. Knowledge Knowledge and passion for the 2 year programme and beyond. Connection to the mission and articulates impact they can make Leadership Leads the way constantly raising the bar to make success happen. Planning & Organising Works efficiently and effectively to deliver success. Problem Solving A considered approach, works smart to come up with the best solutions. ResilienceLoves a challenge and keeps going to overcome them. Self Evaluation Knows strengths and weaknesses and how to use them to be a better version of themselves.

30. Application Process Register online Online application Assessment Centre Conditional Offer Enrolment Register your interest and complete an online application at www.teachfirst.org.uk We recruit on a rolling basis and will fill our vacancies as we find the right people. Applications open Early June 2012 deadline April 2013

31. Application Process- 2012 Register online Online application Assessment Centre Conditional Offer Enrolment 7116 Applications this year 3,146 Assessment Centre candidates (45% app to AC rate) 141 Assessment Centres (44% AC to offer rate)

32. The Graduate Recruitment Department GRADUATE RECRUITMENT ATTRACTIONDEVELOPMENTSELECTION

33. Teach First Graduate Recruitment

34. Teach First on campus Dedicated Talent Officer as point of contact - 121 support Campus teams - Student Brand Managers Employability Skills Sessions – e.g Assessment Centres/Interview techniques. Educational Skills Sessions – e.g UAS, Volunteering Societies, Mentoring or Tutoring Schemes Presentations and Lecture Shouts (Milkround / CAS/ Department /Society / Education Matters) Campus visibility, national competitions, bespoke events and campaigns with Platinum Partners, Education Stakeholders and STEM organisations

35. Teach First: The STEM Challenge

36. As the pinnacle of the 10 th Anniversary Year, Challenge 2012 is a unique event for Teach First, bringing together the community of individuals and organisations committed to the vision that no child’s educational success should be limited by their socio-economic background. During the event we’ll be challenging the whole community to identify the role they can most effectively play in working towards this vision over the coming days, months and years. The Event Royal Festival Hall 22 Sept 2012

37. Any questions? Contact Us: Selina Ulhaq sulhaq@teachfirst.org.uk 0203 117 1937 Jess Heal jheal@teachfirst.org.uk 0203 117 1938