Interested in an internship?

What is it?

We are offering a new, three-week internship programme which incorporates a paid scheme for secondary maths, computing and physics undergraduates (£300 pw) and an unpaid scheme for all other secondary subjects and primary teaching. Our aim is to help undergraduates in all subjects explore how rewarding and challenging a career in teaching can be.

As part of the programme, interns will have the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of school life, including: 

· Taking part in a bespoke training programme with other interns.

· Working closely with a mentor in a placement school to observe and teach lessons.

· The chance to meet with ECTs and SCITT trainees to get their perspective on the realities of  teacher training.

Why do it?

· To gain a true understanding of what a career in teaching involves.

· To receive high quality training from outstanding teachers in outstanding schools.

· To meet other interns in a similar position to you.

· To accelerate your interview process for our SCITT.

· To gain valuable and unique work experience for whatever you go on to do in the future, as well as a formal written reference from your mentor.

Application form available on our home page.

What do we need from our interns?

We need you to commit to at least two weeks of the four-week programme. We would strongly encourage participation in the full four weeks, but understand this might not be possible for some students and we can be flexible.

·You will be given a Learning Journal to complete during the programme in which we will ask you to reflect on your training, what you have observed and your own teaching experiences; this is a key skill that all teachers need to apply to their practice every day.

We want you to be inquisitive and interested. We will encourage you to ask plenty of questions and throw yourself into the life of your placement school.

‘The internship was a brilliant hands-on experience that gave me a wealth of knowledge about life as a primary school teacher. The programme gave me the best opportunity to gain first-hand experience teaching, observing and helping to plan lessons.’ – Intern 2022

Please contact Alison on a.maingard@xaviercet.org.uk for further info.