Teaching Internship

Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, Coventry, CV1 5LY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  11 February 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Design and technology, Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £455 per week / £1,365 total

Teaching Internship job summary

Shape Your Future in Education with The Coventry SCITT paid Teaching Internship Programme!

Are you passionate about teaching and curious about what life in education is really like?

Our three-week immersive internship is your chance to gain hands-on experience, professional development, and a behind-the-scenes look at how schools operate.

Why Join Us?

Developed by education experts, this programme combines real classroom experience with structured learning sessions delivered by our SCITT team. You’ll be fully integrated into one of our secondary schools and supported every step of the way by experienced mentors.

What You’ll Experience

This isn’t just an internship - it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of education and discover what makes teaching so rewarding.

Over three weeks, you’ll:

● Step into the Classroom: Support lessons, work with students, and experience the energy of real teaching environments.

● Explore School Life: Go beyond the classroom to understand how schools operate, from leadership decisions to pastoral care.

● Learn from Experts: Join interactive sessions led by education professionals on topics like classroom strategies, career pathways, and teacher development.

● Build Your Skills: Take part in employability workshops and gain practical insights that will boost your confidence and CV.

● Create and Reflect: Complete a meaningful project based on your experiences and present it during our end-of-programme Celebration Session.

● Network for Your Future: Connect with mentors, school leaders, and peers who share your passion for education.

Programme Details

Application Deadline: 27th March 2026.

Dates: Monday 22 June – Friday 10 July 2026 (please ensure you are available for the full three weeks)

Salary: £455 per week / £1,365 total

Locations: Secondary schools across Coventry, rugby and Leamington.

Eligibility

You will need to

■ be interested in teaching chemistry, computing, design and technology, maths, physics or modern foreign languages

■ be an undergraduate in your second, third or final year, or a master’s student, studying for a degree in or related to one of the above subjects

■ be 18 or older by time you start your internship (Summer 2026)

■ have a right to work in the UK – if you’re an international student, check your visa as many student visas allow you to work 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays

Your Journey Doesn’t End Here

Successful interns are guaranteed an interview for our Teacher Training Programme, and our Recruitment and Learning & Development teams will continue to support you beyond the internship.

Essential Information

The Coventry SCITT is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children

and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this

responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The Coventry SCITT Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

The Coventry SCITT is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sidney-stringer-multi-academy-trust

The Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust (SSMAT) is a network of five diverse schools educating over 3,500 pupils and employing more than 600 dedicated teaching and support staff. Based in Coventry, England, the Trust encompasses:

Sidney Stringer Academy: The lead school is located in Hillfields, offering secondary education for students aged 11-18.
Radford Primary Academy: Providing a nurturing primary education for young minds.
Ernesford Grange Community Academy: Serving the community with quality secondary education.
Riverbank Academy: A broad spectrum school supporting students with various needs.
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: Located opposite SSA, provides an all-through provision from reception to 11 years old through to the secondary school.

Collaboration is at the heart of the SSMAT, with all schools working closely together to:

Share best practices and resources.
Offer a seamless educational journey across different stages.
Support the professional development of staff.
Ensure all students receive an outstanding education, reaching their full potential.

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