If you’re thinking about becoming a teacher, then gaining experience in a school setting is one of the best ways to explore the career, build confidence working with children, and develop the practical skills that training providers and employers look for.
Futures Teaching Alliance offer a range of accessible routes to help you get started.
Click on the bands below to find out more about each option:
Teaching Internships help you experience life in the classroom, inspire students and join a team of teachers who can give you an insight into what it’s like to be part of the profession.
We are offering Internships for undergraduates who are in their second, third or final years and master’s students, who are considering teaching;
• mathematics
• physics
• chemistry
• computing
• design and technology
• modern foreign languages
Three week classroom experience.
Earn up to £455 per week (on completion of the full 3 weeks internship, in line with National Minimum Wage requirements)
Hands on classroom experience, professional training on planning, teaching strategies and behaviour management techniques.
All Futures Teaching SCITT interns are guaranteed an interview for our Initial Teacher Training programmes and will receive a professional reference once the intern programme is completed.
Undergraduates who are in their second, third or final years, and master’s students who are considering teaching;
• mathematics
• physics
• chemistry
• computing
• design and technology
• modern foreign languages
Must be available for three weeks between from 1st June 2026 – 17th July 2026
Unfortunately, those who have taken part in this internship previously or have already secured a place on an ITT course are not eligible for this opportunity.
Interviews Commence: February – May 2026
Use the link to complete our Microsoft Form registering your interest. From there we will be in touch regarding a potential interview.
If you have any questions, or just want to talk the internship through, please contact us via email: itt@futuresteachingalliance.org.uk or call us: 02476 661416 ext. 2021
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Get a taste of teaching with FTA’s Get into Teaching Experience Events.
Are you considering a career in teaching? Futures Teaching Alliance offers a range of teaching Experience Events, Get Into Teaching Open Days and online Q&A sessions, designed to give you hands-on insight into school life and the teaching profession.
Book your place at an Experience Event |
To find out more about our 'Get into Teaching' events, visit our ATTEND EVENTS page.
Our Experience Days and Information Sessions are designed to give you a real taste of what it’s like to work in a school and train as a teacher. Whether you join us in person or online, you’ll have the chance to:
- Observe lessons and explore the classroom environment
- Meet trainees, early career teachers, and experienced staff
- Ask questions about training routes, funding, and next steps
- Build confidence before applying for an Initial Teacher Training programme
All sessions are free of charge, but booking is essential. Take the first step towards becoming a teacher today!
