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

Creative Education Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

George Spencer Academy

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

East of England

Advanced Learning Partnership

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Bedfordshire Schools Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, maths, physics, languages

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

Creative Education Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

Harris Initial Teacher Education

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Northgate High School, Ipswich

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

Redborne Teaching Partnership

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

The Hertfordshire and Essex High School

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

London

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

Harris Initial Teacher Education

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

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

St John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

North East

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust - Centre for Teaching

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

Carmel Teacher Training Partnership

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

North East SCITT

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

North West

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

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

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

Co-op Academies Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

South East

Debden Park High School (TKAT Teacher Training)

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

South West

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

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

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

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

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

Thinking Schools Academy Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

West Midlands

Arthur Terry SCITT

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

Creative Education Trust

Course full

Subjects: chemistry, computing, maths, physics, languages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yorkshire and the Humber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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