Teaching Internship Programme

Job description

In partnership with the Get Into Teaching service, the Co-op Academies Trust is offering undergraduates an exciting opportunity to gain experience in teaching via the Teaching Internships Programme.

Paid teaching internships offer real classroom experience, mentoring, and insight into teaching and career progression at Co-op Academies Trust. Interns gain priority access to ITT recruitment.

• Applications open: January 2026
• Deadline: May 2026
• Salary: £455 per week (3 to 4-week placement, DfE funded)
• Duration: 3 weeks | Full Time | 22nd June -10th July 2026
• Location: Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Merseyside & Stoke
• Applicants must ensure they can commit to and will be available to attend on every day of the internship.

What we are looking for

You'll need to be studying for a related undergraduate or master's degree and interested in teaching one of the following:

• chemistry
• computing
• design and technology
• languages
• maths
• physics

You must not be a first year student

You must have the right to work in the UK. If you are an international student, please check your visa status, as many student visas permit working up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays.

Applicants must have a degree in the subject they are applying to teach, or a closely related degree alongside a strong Level 3 qualification.

If a trainee needs to improve their subject knowledge, they may be asked to complete a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

Applications for all Teaching Internships open in January 2026. Click Apply to register your details with Co-op Academies Trust who will contact you once applications open.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 31 May 2026

Don't forget to mention Prospects to employers when you contact them.

Closing date:  31 May 2026