Teaching Internship

Job Description

Job Title: Teaching Internship

About the Opportunity:
This Teaching Internship offers university students a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience of what life in the classroom is truly like. Designed to help you understand the realities of teaching, the internship provides valuable insights into the profession before you commit to a full teacher training programme. Upon completion, you can decide if pursuing Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England is the right path for you.

Internship Details:
• Duration: 3 weeks
• Start Dates: June or July
• Remuneration: £455 per week
• Purpose: To help you understand and experience the teaching profession.

Who Can Apply:
• Academic Status:
• Undergraduate students in their second, third, or final year of study.
• Students pursuing a master’s degree.
• Subject Interest: You must be studying for a related undergraduate or master’s degree and be interested in teaching one of the following subjects:
• Chemistry
• Computing
• Design and Technology
• Languages
• Maths
• Physics
• (Note: If you’re interested in a different subject, you can still seek general school experience.)
• Right to Work (for Non-UK Citizens): If you are not a UK citizen, you must have the right to work in the UK from the internship start date upon successful application.

What You’ll Experience:
This internship is designed to give you a comprehensive feel for what life as a teacher is like, both inside and outside the classroom. You will have the opportunity to:
• Shadow experienced teachers and observe live lessons.
• Jointly plan and teach lessons, gaining practical classroom experience.
• Receive one-to-one guidance from outstanding classroom teachers and subject specialists.
• Understand and experience various aspects of school life outside of the classroom.
• Benefit from a unique insight into teacher training and the application process.

Former Intern Testimonials:
• “The support I had was amazing, I was treated like a member of staff, and I was welcomed by everyone.” – Chloe
• “Towards the end of the internship, I was able to teach parts of lessons that I had planned, and I really started to find my feet at the front of the classroom.” – Ben
• “I observed lessons, provided 1:1 support to pupils, and even taught classes! The internship was particularly beneficial in providing a unique insight into teacher training and the application process.” – Carly

Application Process:
• Applications for this year have now closed.
• Detailed information on future teaching internships, including providers in each region and how to apply, will be made available on this page starting from January 2026.
• For personalised advice on getting into teaching and to be notified when applications open, you can get an adviser.