Teaching Internship

Job Description

Teaching Internship | Teaching Internship Program

The Tone:
This is an internship program offered by the Teaching Internship Program, designed for university students considering a career in education. It provides a unique and invaluable opportunity to experience life in the classroom firsthand and gain deep insight into the teaching profession in England. The program specifically targets students currently in their second, third, or final year of an undergraduate degree, or those pursuing a master’s degree, who are interested in exploring teaching as a future career path. Its core objective is to help participants make an informed decision about whether to pursue Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and commit to teacher training in England upon completion. While applications for this year are now closed, detailed information regarding future teaching internships will be made available from January 2026.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary (3 weeks in duration)
• Location: On-site, England (various regions across the country)
• Pay: £455 weekly for the three-week program
• Mission: To provide university students with practical, immersive classroom experience and personalized guidance, enabling them to make an informed decision about pursuing a career in teaching and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Observe and Learn: Shadow experienced teachers in diverse classroom settings and observe real lessons across various subjects and year groups, gaining first-hand insight into effective classroom management, pedagogical approaches, and student engagement strategies.
• Collaborate and Co-Teach: Actively participate in lesson planning sessions, contributing ideas and jointly delivering lessons with experienced educators, fostering practical teaching skills and collaborative working.
• Receive Expert Guidance: Benefit from personalized one-to-one mentorship and constructive feedback from outstanding classroom teachers and subject specialists, enhancing your professional development and understanding of teaching best practices.
• Immerse in School Life: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of school life, exploring a teacher’s responsibilities both within the classroom environment and through broader school activities and dynamics.
• Lead Instruction: Progress to teaching parts of planned lessons or even entire classes, providing 1:1 support to pupils, and building significant confidence and practical experience in leading student learning from the front of the classroom.

The Must-Haves
• Background: You are a current university student enrolled in your second, third, or final year of an undergraduate degree, or actively pursuing a master’s degree. You must demonstrate a genuine and strong interest in exploring the teaching profession as a potential future career path.
• Experience: This program is specifically structured to offer foundational exposure to teaching; therefore, no prior professional teaching experience is required beyond your current academic enrollment.
• Skills: A clear interest in teaching one of the following key secondary school subjects is essential for this internship: Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Languages, Maths, or Physics.
• Bonus: For applicants who are not UK citizens, it is a critical requirement to possess the legal right to work in the UK from the internship’s designated start date.