15th October 2025

Top Free UK Teaching Resources

Teachers know the frustration of losing hours scrolling through outdated PDFs or uninspired resources. They don’t have time to waste and need materials that are clear, trustworthy, and ready to use.

This guide highlights platforms and tools that teachers across the UK genuinely rely on. From literacy packs and STEM experiments to wellbeing support, it offers resources to assist every aspect of a teacher’s journey.

TES

TES is like the staffroom cupboard of the internet, bursting with lesson plans, worksheets and activities for every subject and key stage. Because they’re uploaded by teachers, the resources are tested in real classrooms. Add in the forums, CPD courses, and job board, and you’ve got a one-stop hub.

👉 TES Teaching Resources

BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize has been a classroom staple for years and for good reason. From KS1 through to GCSEs, the videos, quizzes and interactive tasks make even the trickiest concepts accessible. It’s perfect for everything from homework help to last-minute revision activities.

👉 BBC Bitesize

Twinkl

If you need a trusted hub of teacher-created resources and planning documents for both inside and outside the classroom, Twinkl is it! With thousands of resources covering every subject, age group, SEN support and EAL scaffolds, it’s a timesaver that teachers swear by.

👉 Twinkl UK

Oak National Academy

Created during the pandemic, Oak has now become part of the everyday teacher toolkit. Think ready-made lessons with video explanations, quizzes and assessments. It is ideal for covering lessons or when you need something structured and reliable. 

👉 Oak National Academy

Canva for Education

A resource that looks good often works better with students. Canva for Education gives you free access to premade templates for worksheets, presentations, certificates and displays. It’s intuitive, creative and integrates smoothly with platforms like Google Classroom.

👉 Canva for Education

Explorify (Primary science)

Explorify sparks curiosity in science with quick, thought-provoking activities. Backed by the Wellcome Trust and created in partnership with places like the Eden Project and the Science Museum, you can trust in its quality and engaging content

👉 Explorify

National Literacy Trust

For literacy champions, the National Literacy Trust is packed with campaigns, toolkits and classroom resources to inspire a love of reading and writing. It’s practical, research-backed and always fresh.

👉 National Literacy Trust

STEM Learning

STEM Learning is a treasure chest for teachers who want to make science, technology, engineering, and maths come alive. With an enormous bank of free resources and CPD opportunities, it supports both teacher confidence and student engagement.

👉 STEM Learning

EdShed (Primary Literacy and Maths)

EdShed is a hit in primary schools thanks to its simple, research-driven approach to spelling, phonics, and maths fluency. It’s easy to slot into lesson planning and fun for pupils too.

👉 EdShed

 Well-being and online safety resources

Supporting your students is important, but so is looking after yourself. These free services are worth bookmarking:

• Education Support Partnership – a free helpline available 24/7 for teachers needing personal or professional support
• POSH (Professionals Online Safety Helpline) – advice on safeguarding or online incidents
• Samaritans – confidential emotional support anytime

Creative Education x Engage Education

We’ve partnered with Creative Education to give our candidates free access to CPD courses and webinars, helping you grow professionally while we match you with your next role. That’s just one of the many ways we support our teachers! Learn more about the benefits of working with us.

Teaching can feel like juggling a dozen things at once, but with the right resources, you can lighten the load. Whether it’s BBC Bitesize for revision, Twinkl for quick resources, or Canva to polish up a lesson, these platforms save time and keep lessons engaging!