If you’re currently studying for a degree in Chemistry, DT, Mathematics, MFL or Physics, you could carry out a Teaching Internship, which would help you understand what it’s really like to be in a classroom.

The paid Teaching Internship Programme, which is delivered by Cumbria Education Trust, will provide you with an immersive and exciting school experience, over a three week period (Monday 22nd June to Friday 10th July 2026) at one of our 5 schools partner schools.

• Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
• The Queen Katherine School
• The Whitehaven Academy
• William Howard School
• Workington Academy

During the programme, you will get a feel of day to day school life and experiences could include:

• Shadowing experienced teachers and observing lessons.
• Jointly planning and delivering lessons.
• One to one guidance from excellent classroom teachers.
• Opportunities to network with qualified subject specialists.

As an intern, you will receive £455 per week; a total of £1365 on completion of the three week programme.