Our regions

The East Midlands is an exciting region that is providing many opportunities for our teachers to make real differences in our schools. The smaller size and relative youth of this Teach First region has resulted in incredibly strong bonds and friendships between our entry-year cohorts.

The information about the regions and schools in Kent and Medway we will be working with will be updated shortly.

Owing to the high cost of living, participants tend to live outside central London (often in shared flats), although 80% of London allocations are also in underground zones 3-6. London is where Teach First was first launched in 2003 and is home to the largest family of Teach First cohorts.

The North East is one of the newer Teach First regions - we began placing participants here in 2011. It's an intensely rewarding place to live and spend quality leisure time with its vibrant cities and beautiful coast and countryside.

The North West cohort tends to be very close knit and many participants live in the same areas of the cities we cover. The quality of life is good within the major cities and living here means easy access to the countryside with the Peak District and the Lake District within reach.

Most of our teachers in this region are based in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Dudley. The cost of living in this region is considerably lower than some areas and many participants are able to live in close proximity to their schools.

There is a varied and diverse demographic here and the potential for you to make a real difference. Wherever you are based in this region, you are never far from the countryside so participants can enjoy an enviable mix of urban and country activities.