Experience teaching with an internship

If you’re studying for a degree and interested in a career in teaching, an internship could help you to understand what it’s really like in the classroom. You’ll get to experience a range of activities to help you get a feel for school life.

Internships last 3 weeks, start in June and you’ll be paid £300 per week.

The support I had was amazing, I was treated like a member of staff, and I was welcomed by everyone.

Chloe, former teaching intern

Internship subjects

You’ll need to be studying for a related degree and interested in teaching one of these subjects:

  • chemistry
  • computing
  • languages
  • maths
  • physics

If you’re interested in teaching a different subject, you can still get school experience and find out what it’s like to be in a classroom.

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, former teaching intern

What you'll cover

You'll get a feel for school life, which could include:

  • shadowing experienced teachers and observing lessons
  • jointly planning and delivering lessons
  • one-to-one guidance from outstanding classroom teachers
  • opportunities to network with qualified subject specialists

I observed lessons, provided 1:1 support to pupils, and even taught classes! The internship was particularly beneficial in providing a unique insight into teaching training and the application process.

Carly, former teaching intern

How to apply

You can apply for an internship directly to one of the schools listed below.

To have the best chance of succeeding in your application, get help from an adviser. They offer one-to-one support, and are all experienced teachers.

Find a teaching internship in your region

East Midlands

Bluecoat SCITT Alliance
Name: Julie Hefferman
Email: itt@bluecoat.uk.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Creative Education Trust
Name: Claire Amed
Email: Claire.amed@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

George Spencer Academy
Name: Tammy Elward
Email: tammyelward@satrust.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Learners First Schools Partnership
Name: Claire Garbutt/Georgia Osborne
Email: cgarbutt@learnersfirst.org / gosborne@learnersfirst.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Leicestershire Secondary SCITT
Name: Laura Wharton
Email: lwharton@rushey-tmet.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Lionheart Teach
Name: Emma Lowe
Email: info@lionheartteach.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Nottingham Catholic ITT Partnership
Name: Vanessa Scott
Email: v.scott@becketonline.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT
Name: Rebecca Morgan-Jones
Email: contact@teachnottinghamshire.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Outwood Institute of Education
Name: George W. Robson
Email: teachnorth@oie.outwood.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Tuxford Academy
Name: Administrator
Email: interns@diverse-ac.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

East of England

Advanced Learning Partnership
Name: Nicola Nicolaou
Email: nicolaoun@damealiceowens.herts.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Bedfordshire Schools Trust
Name: Susanne Combe
Email: scombe@bestacademies.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, maths, physics, languages

Benfleet Team Supporting All
Name: Maxine Howard
Email: mhoward@theappletonschool.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Creative Education Trust
Name: Claire Amed
Email: Claire.amed@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)
Name: Jo Fogg
Email: jo.fogg@tkat.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Farlingaye High School
Name: Peter Smith
Email: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk
Subjects: maths, physics

Harris Initial Teacher Education
Name: Jose Oliveira/Shona Findlay
Email: jose.oliveira@harrisfederation.org.uk / shona.findlay@harrisfederation.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northgate High School, Ipswich
Name: Miss Mary Hallett
Email: mch@northgate.suffolk.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Ormiston Academies Trust
Name: Jemma Sherwood
Email: internships@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Redborne Teaching Partnership
Name: Vicki Walsh
Email: vicki.walsh@redborne.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Saffron Walden County High School
Name: Angela Rodda
Email: arodda@swchs.net
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

South Essex Training and Support Alliance
Name: David Struthers
Email: d.struthers@setsa.info
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

The Hertfordshire and Essex High School
Name: Claire Ruthven
Email: claire.ruthven@hertsandessex.herts.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

London

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)
Name: Jo Fogg
Email: jo.fogg@tkat.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

GLF Teacher Training
Name: Katie Blackburn
Email: k.blackburn@glfschools.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Harris Initial Teacher Education
Name: Jose Oliveira/Shona Findlay
Email: jose.oliveira@harrisfederation.org.uk / shona.findlay@harrisfederation.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

LETTA (London East Teacher Training Alliance)
Name: Ben Sperring
Email: train@letta.org.uk
Subjects: maths, physics

New River Teaching Alliance
Name: Iraj Felfeli
Email: ifelfeli@alexandrapark.school
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Paddington Academy
Name: Riam Muayad
Email: Riam.Muayad@paddington-academy.org
Subjects: chemistry, maths, physics, languages

Reach Academy Feltham
Name: James Foreman
Email: reachteachertraining@reachacademy.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, maths, physics, languages

St John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust
Name: Patrick Lanigan
Email: laniganp@cvms.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Waldegrave Training Alliance and Orleans Park Teaching Alliance
Name: Claire Lane
Email: c.lane@waldegravesch.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Xavier Teach SouthEast
Name: Katie Cornforth
Email: k.cornforth@xaviercet.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

North East

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust - Centre for Teaching
Name: Anna Herdman
Email: aherdman@bwcet.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Carmel Teacher Training Partnership
Name: Sarah McGee
Email: smcgee@bhcet.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

North East SCITT
Name: Susan Ingram
Email: Susan.ingram@nelt.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northern Education Trust
Name: Meriem Lairini
Email: m.lairini@northerneducationtrust.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Outwood Institute of Education
Name: George W. Robson
Email: teachnorth@oie.outwood.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Stockton Teacher Training Partnership
Name: Kirsten Webber
Email: Kirsten.Webber@stockton.gov.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

North West

Associated Merseyside Partnership SCITT
Name: Alison Brady
Email: a.brady@ampscitt.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Bright Futures SCITT
Name: Hilary Langmead-Jones
Email: admin@scitt.bright-futures.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics

Chorlton High School
Name: Fazia Chowdhury
Email: F.Chowdhury@chorltonhigh.manchester.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Co-op Academies Trust
Name: Andy Gibson
Email: andy.gibson@coopacademies.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Cumbria Education Trust
Name: Katy Birks
Email: kbirks@williamhoward.cumbria.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Great Schools Trust
Name: Diane Lloyd
Email: d.lloyd@greatschoolstrust.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northern Education Trust
Name: Meriem Lairini
Email: m.lairini@northerneducationtrust.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Ormiston Academies Trust
Name: Jemma Sherwood
Email: internships@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Teach Manchester
Name: Graeme Balfour
Email: gbalfour@loreto.ac.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Valley Learning Partnership
Name: Janet Brierley
Email: j.brierley@brighouse.calderdale.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School Direct
Name: Sarah Holland
Email: hollands267@saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

South East

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)
Name: Jo Fogg
Email: jo.fogg@tkat.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

GLF Teacher Training
Name: Katie Blackburn
Email: k.blackburn@glfschools.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

George Abbot School in partnership with George Abbot SCITT
Name: Joanna Jones
Email: jjones@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northfleet Technology College
Name: Michael Jones
Email: jonesm@ntc.kent.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Ringwood School
Name: Clare Adams
Email: cadams@ringwood.hants.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Teach Maidenhead
Name: Maria Avellano
Email: maria.avellano@furzeplatt.net
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

The Cherwell School
Name: Emma Rapson
Email: erapson@cherwellschool.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Name: Sophie Venables
Email: s.venables@tsatrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Xavier Teach SouthEast
Name: Katie Cornforth
Email: k.cornforth@xaviercet.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

i2i Teaching Partnership
Name: Liz Wylie
Email: lwylie@i2ipartnership.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

South West

Excalibur
Name: Emma Hawes
Email: ehawes@stjohns.excalibur.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

GLF Teacher Training
Name: Katie Blackburn
Email: k.blackburn@glfschools.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Odyssey Teaching School Hub
Name: Tim Connole
Email: tconnole@patesgs.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Ringwood School
Name: Clare Adams
Email: cadams@ringwood.hants.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT)
Name: Abby Spearing
Email: Abby.spearing@sw-ift.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Thinking Schools Academy Trust
Name: Sophie Venables
Email: s.venables@tsatrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

West Country Internships
Name: Kerry Burnham
Email: kburnham@exeterms.ac.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

West Midlands

Arthur Terry SCITT
Name: Robert Bloomfield
Email: rbloomfield@arthurterry.bham.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Barr Beacon SCITT
Name: Michael Eszrenyi
Email: meszrenyi@barrbeaconschool.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Bishop Challoner Training School
Name: Angela Hodgkin
Email: trainingschool@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Creative Education Trust
Name: Claire Amed
Email: Claire.amed@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Ormiston Academies Trust
Name: Jemma Sherwood
Email: internships@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Outwood Institute of Education
Name: George W. Robson
Email: teachnorth@oie.outwood.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Prince Henry’s and South Worcestershire SCITT / Prince Henry’s Teaching School Hub
Name: Andy Duffy
Email: ad@princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

St Joseph's College
Name: Sam Chater
Email: schater@stjosephsmail.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

St Peter's Catholic School Solihull
Name: Anthony Jones
Email: jonesa@st-peters.solihull.sch.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics

The Coventry SCITT
Name: Katie Williams
Email: scittadmin@sidneystringeracademy.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

The Polesworth School
Name: Michelle Borders
Email: mborders@catschools.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Windsor Academy Trust
Name: Nathalie Gotting
Email: ngotting@kingswinford.windsoracademytrust.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Yorkshire and the Humber

Learners First Schools Partnership
Name: Claire Garbutt/Georgia Osborne
Email: cgarbutt@learnersfirst.org / gosborne@learnersfirst.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northern Education Trust
Name: Meriem Lairini
Email: m.lairini@northerneducationtrust.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northern Star Academies Trust
Name: Helen Smith
Email: training@northernlightsscitt.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Outwood Institute of Education
Name: George W. Robson
Email: teachnorth@oie.outwood.com
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Scarborough Teaching Alliance - Coast and Vale Learning Trust
Name: Ashleigh Southall
Email: a.southall@coastandvale.academy
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Sheffield SCITT
Name: Stacey Wooliscroft
Email: hallamtsa@notredame-high.co.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

St Mary's College
Name: Laura Fillingham
Email: schooldirect@smchull.org
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Wolds Learning Partnership Trust
Name: Kirsten Russell
Email: krussell@WLP.education
Subjects: chemistry, maths, physics, languages

Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training
Name: Sarah Barley
Email: sarah.barley@theeducationalliance.org.uk
Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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