Career Advancement for Teachers

The Facts: 
Black Teachers in England

  • Out of 465,000 teachers only 2.4% are from Black backgrounds
  • 46% of schools have no racially diverse teachers at all 
  • Only 1.1% of classroom teachers are Black African, despite making up 2.1% of the working age population 
  • In comparison, 84.2% of classroom teachers are White British, in spite of making up 78.% of the working age population

Source: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/mission-44

 The Facts:

Black Teachers in Wales

  • Out of 26,600 teachers only 35 are from Black backgrounds
  • 25 Black teachers are in secondary education with 0 in primary education
  • There are 0 Black head teachers
Stats reported for Wales

The Facts: 
Black Teachers in Scotland

The figures for Scotland are only reported for 'BAME' and does not specify the actual ethnic background of the  teachers contained within official reports.
Stats reported for Scotland

The Facts: Black Teachers in

Northern Ireland

The official reports for Northern Ireland, do not account for and/or report on the ethnic backgrounds of teaching professionals.

Stats reported for Northern Ireland

More Black Teachers Are Needed!

Routes into Teaching

Click on the links below, to learn more about the qualifications & routes available across the UK.
Routes in England Routes in Wales Routes in Scotland Routes in Northern Ireland

Support Networks For Career Progression

Click on the links below, to learn more about some of the resources and organisations available to support Black Teachers within the profession.
African Caribbean Education Network TES Teach First Black Teachers Connect

Factors That Affect 
Our Mental Health

Blatant Racism & Microaggressions

Sleep & Relaxation

Diet/Nutrition

Physical Activity

Financial Matters & Employment Opportunities

Loneliness & Isolation

Stress & Bereavement

Student Life

Peer Pressure & Societal/Cultural Influences

Rejection & Loss of Employment/Business

New Environments & Change in Situation

PTSD - Traumatic Experiences

Pregnancy/Childbirth/Parenting

Discrimination - Disability, Sexual Orientation, Faith/Religion, Age, Class & Gender

Mental Health &

Emotional Wellbeing

Please visit our Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing page, where we offer advice, tips, and access to support to protect and care for the mental health and emotional wellbeing of our teachers, parents and young people alike.
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Black Teachers Matter!

Learn from some of the best not just in the UK, but who have had and continue to have a great impact worldwide on our education/schooling system. The importance of Black Teachers, particularly in senior leadership roles, cannot be underestimated, and together we want to counter the barriers to entry at all levels.

Practical tips and resources are shared, so positive outcomes are achievable and championed for all by all in our Community.

Watch and share the videos below!

Subject Matters

  • Rachel Clarke - Black Education & The Impact of Betty Campbell MBE 
  • Marva Rollins OBE - Language, Power & Self Determination 
  • Rosemary Campbell-Stephens MBE & Lady "Ma'at" Adele - The Global Majority Mindset
  • Mr Gregory Logan - The True Rasta Headteacher
  • Dr Mark Richards - The Science Behind Revolution

We strongly believe that now is the time for change.


It takes a village to raise a child, and with over 100,000 Members, we will have the clout and resources to protect, support, and uplift our Young People across the UK!


Now is the time for us to be heard. Now is the time for us to work as a collective, to work together to create better educational outcomes and life chances for our children.

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It takes a village to raise a child, and with over 100,000 Members, we will have the clout and resources to protect, support, and uplift our Young People, Parents & Teachers across the UK!


Together we are stronger - Join us today!

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List Of Service Providers By Region

Our Events

Join us at our events, online and in-person, throughout the year where we hold seminars, workshops, and conferences covering a range of subjects specific to our four key service areas for the Community to access across the UK.


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