Internship Programme 2026 - South East Region

The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  15 June 2026

• Closing date

  26 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 3 weeks
• Pay scale: Interns will receive a salary of £1,365 (£455 per week)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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 contactingteachertraining@tsatrust.org.uk.

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Internship 2026 Delivery Model .pdf - 102 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Victory Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Victory Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-victory-academy

At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:

“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)

Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.

We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our Sixth Form provision with new state-of-the-art facilities for our growing Sixth Form, together with establishing a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) intended for students requiring additional support for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

Arranging a visit to The Victory Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.

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