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Michael Nicholson

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Michael Nicholson (’05) Ambassador
Studied Physics, Imperial College
Taught Maths
Now Strategy Consultant, IBM

My advice would be to be prepared for the long haul. I remember when I was about to start Teach First, I had the timescale of two weeks in my mind. I thought it would take me two weeks to become a good teacher, for all my classes to know me, to respect me and then start teaching really brilliant lessons with engaged children. It takes a lot longer than that and you will have tough times but there’ll be some great times as well.

Recruitment & Selection

Are you the kind of person who could make an impact in one of Teach First’s partner schools? You’ll need bright ideas, gritty determination, awesome communication skills and the confidence to stand up in front of 30 pupils, engage their attention, deflect their jibes and lead them on a journey. It’s a big ask.

At the heart of Teach First is a unique two-year Leadership Development Programme. Challenging, stimulating and practical, it has been designed to develop your leadership skills, giving you the ability to adapt to new or changing situation and inspire enthusiasm and ambition in the classroom.

Ambassador offering

As a Teach First Ambassador you will be part of a network like no other – a group of influential leaders in education, policy, business and the third sector, united by shared experience, benefiting from its ongoing support and contributing to its mission.