Internship Programme 2026 - South West Region

Get teaching experience with an internship

If you’re studying for an undergraduate or master's degree and interested in teaching, an internship could help you to understand what it’s really like in the classroom.

Internships run for three weeks commencing 15 June 2026 and can be based at Brixham College or Plympton Academy.

Interns will receive a salary of £1,365 (£455 per week) paid to them upon completion of the full 3-week internship. This salary is subject to Tax and National insurance deductions.

Before you start, you’ll need:

• To be interested in teaching chemistry, computing, maths, physics, design and technology or modern foreign languages.
• To be studying for an undergraduate or master's degree related to the above subjects.
• To have a right to work in the UK; if you are an international student, check your visa – many people on a student visa, for example, can work for 20 hours per week during term-time and full-time during holidays.

This programme is funded by the Department for Education [DfE]. By submitting an application form, you are agreeing to the DfE's privacy policy. They will share information with you regarding developing a career in teaching via their ‘Get into Teaching Adviser Service’.

The DfE also offer free one-to-one support from advisers with years of teaching experience. You can talk to an adviser via phone, email, text or WhatsApp. This is an additional service to the internships programme, and you can still do an internship without having an adviser.  If you do not wish to speak to an adviser, you can opt out by contacting [email protected].

Further information can be found at Teaching internships | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK

Free personalised support

If you need support completing this application or you're not eligible, the Get Into Teaching service has free advice available from an experienced teacher, they can provide continuous advice and support related to teaching and teacher training as often or as little as you like by email, text or phone.

For more information, please visit: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/explore-teaching-advisers

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

For any questions or to arrange a visit to our school please contact Dan Rhodes ([email protected])

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email [email protected]