Benefits
Why become a teacher-developer?
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Take Back Your Time
Stop drowning in admin. Build digital tools that automate repetitive tasks, giving you more time to focus on teaching, students, and what you love about your job.
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Build Solutions That Fit You
No more wrestling with rigid, one-size-fits-all software. Create tools tailored to your unique needs, workflows, and classroom challenges - because no one knows your job better than you.
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Lead the Future of Education
Be at the forefront of innovation in your school by designing smarter, more efficient ways to work. By building solutions today, you’re shaping the future of education for tomorrow.
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Real Impact, Less Paperwork
Focus your energy where it matters most by designing tools that streamline tasks and reduce unnecessary workload, letting you achieve more with less frustration.
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Set New Standards
Show what’s possible when educators take charge of their own tech. As a teacher-developer, you’ll inspire a new way of thinking about how education can and should work.
APPROACH
How we work
At TEACH:BUILD, our team, including experienced ex-Senior Leaders, provides training materials and hands-on guidance to help you tackle real-life challenges in your school. Through practical, project-based learning, you'll address bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and build solutions tailored to your unique context. The skills you gain during these projects are highly transferable, empowering you to confidently apply them to your own contextual challenges and future initiatives.
For more targeted support, we collaborate directly with individual teachers, department heads, and teams, drawing on years of classroom experience to tackle the issues that matter most.
Whether it’s rethinking high-level processes or solving everyday challenges, our co-creation approach ensures practical, impactful solutions tailored to your school’s unique context. Together, we’ll build tools and strategies that make a lasting difference where it counts most - inside your classrooms.
APPROACH
Training or Full-Build Service,
we have support to suit every school:
Hands-on
Training
Training sessions to learn the fundamentals of no-code tools and workflow auditing and design.
Build Solutions
Together
Collaborative, fractional support with named teacher-developers to co-create tailored solutions.
We Build It
For You
Custom digital tools delivered by us to solve your unique challenges or future-proof operations.
TESTIMONIALS
What TEACH:BUILDers could be saying
Before TEACH:BUILD, I thought 'custom solutions' meant a mountain of paperwork and a tech degree. Turns out, it’s as easy as making my lesson plans – just without the glitter glue. I built a solution for my school in a week, and now the staff calls me the tech wizard (I can't even use the printer).
– Anonymous Educator
The day I joined TEACH:BUILD, I stopped chasing IT support like it was an endangered species. Now, I have a bespoke app for tracking student progress that even my headteacher understands. It’s magic... but practical magic.
– Enthusiastic Head of Year
TEACH:BUILD didn’t just teach me to build solutions; it gave me back my Sunday evenings. No more admin black holes. Just results I actually control – and yes, the parents love it too.
– Satisfied SENCO
FAQ
Your questions, answered
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What is TEACH:BUILD?TEACH:BUILD is digital consultancy, training provider and development studio founded with the aim of empowering teachers to solve admin and workflow challenges by training them to create their own digital solutions using no-code tools. We also offer collaborative and bespoke solution-building services tailored to the needs of schools.
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Who is TEACH:BUILD for?TEACH:BUILD is designed for schools and educators who want to streamline their processes, reduce admin burdens, and innovate their workflows. Whether you’re a senior leader, department head, or classroom teacher, we can help you find practical, tailored solutions.
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What does fractional support mean?Fractional support means you have access to a dedicated teacher-developer from our team who will collaborate with your school on a part-time basis. They work with you to identify problems and co-create custom digital tools to address your specific needs.
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Do I need technical knowledge to participate in the training?No, you don’t need any prior technical knowledge. Our training sessions are designed to be accessible and practical, equipping you with the skills to use no-code tools and build solutions step by step.
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How long does it take to see results?Many schools will start seeing results immediately after training or workshops, with practical tools being built and implemented within days or weeks. Larger or more complex projects may take longer, depending on your needs and level of collaboration.
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What types of solutions can TEACH:BUILD help create?We specialise in building tools to streamline operational and admin tasks, simplify data management, improve communication workflows, and tackle unique school challenges. Examples include automating repetitive tasks, creating custom forms, or designing department-specific systems.
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Problem-Solving with No-Code Tools
Learn how to identify challenges in your school and build custom solutions without needing to code.
Streamlining Workflows
Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and simplify your daily workload for greater efficiency.
Designing User-Friendly
Systems
Gain skills to create intuitive tools tailored to the needs of teachers, students, and parents.
Scaling Your Impact
Understand how to turn small ideas into scalable solutions that transform education at your school and beyond.
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Truly innovate with
TEACH:BUILD
Governors, Heads, Bursars
For school leaders, we could focus on workflow auditing and redesign, helping you identify inefficiencies across the organisation and build scalable systems to make smarter use of time and resources. With schools facing tough financial pressures, we provide the tools to optimise operations while supporting teacher retention and fostering a culture of innovation.
For department heads, you might learn how to manage data and processes more effectively, from automating repetitive tasks to designing databases that make reporting and tracking progress seamless. These tools will free up your time, allowing you to focus on leading your team and enhancing student outcomes.
Department Heads
For administrative support staff, we simplify the complexities of your day-to-day work by teaching you how to automate data entry, manage workflows, and create systems that reduce workload and improve accuracy. By streamlining these processes, you’ll have more time to provide high-quality support to your school.
Admin Support, Office Staff, Domestic Bursars
For classroom teachers, we show you how to tackle the unique challenges of your own teaching context. You’ll gain the skills to design no-code tools that simplify admin, improve organisation, and give you more time to focus on your students.
Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants
At TEACH:BUILD, we want every member of your school community - leaders, department heads, administrative staff, and classroom teachers - to create impactful, tailored solutions that streamline workflows, save time, and spark innovation.