- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1078 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plympton Academy website
Internship Programme 2026 - South West Region
More than one location, The Thinking Schools Academy Trust12 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 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.
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. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Essex, Hampshire and the South West.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
o Think about their Thinking
o Be their Best self
o Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
School Details
Plympton Academy
Brixham College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1053 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brixham College website
Arranging a visit to The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tracy.pocock@tsatrust.org.uk.
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