Internship Programme 2026 - South Region

The Portsmouth Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PF

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 Portsmouth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Portsmouth Academy website
• Email address: tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-portsmouth-academy

“Leaders have dramatically improved the quality of teaching, learning and assessment… consequently, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is consistently good and continues to improve.” – Ofsted, April 2017 -

The Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

Arranging a visit to The Portsmouth Academy

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

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