NFER analysis reveals Teach First teachers more likely to be in senior roles early in their career

The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has produced two new research reports from its impact evaluation of the Teach First training programme.

The first report analyses the progression and retention of Teach First Ambassadors, using Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and School Workforce Census data.

The second report examines the impact on the workforce and pupil attainment in schools that recruited one or more Teach First trainees, compared to otherwise similar schools which did not recruit Teach First trainees.

Key findings show:

• Teach First teachers were more likely to be in leadership positions early in their careers
• The difference in retention rates between Teach First teachers and other routes has improved substantially over time
• After recruiting their first Teach First trainee, GCSE attainment in secondary school departments that recruited a Teach First trainee was statistically significantly higher than in similar departments in comparison schools.