Paid Teacher Internship Programme (22nd June - 10th July 2026)

Working Time: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 3:30pm
Government Funded Placement: £1,365 for the full 15 days (£91 p/day).

The Cherwell School is a successful comprehensive school in Oxford, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. We are seeking to recruit up to 14 university students to be part of our paid teacher internship programme. The programme will run for 3 weeks between Monday 22nd June - Friday 10th July 2026.

This internship is funded by the Department for Education to give current undergraduate and masters students an opportunity to experience what it is like to be a teacher. (Please see the link below)

DfE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teaching-internships-programme

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is considering a career in teaching. However, there is no expectation of a commitment to teacher training upon completion of the internship.

To meet the entry requirements for this internship you must:

Be a current undergraduate or masters student in at least your second year of study.
Be studying a university course related to
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Maths
- Computer Science
- MFL (French, Spanish or German)
- Design & Technology

No prior school experience is required to be part of this internship. However, the right candidate will need to be enthusiastic about making a positive difference to young people's lives and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Opportunities as part of this internship include:

Being assigned to a mentor/teacher who specialises in your subject area
Be able to observe different year groups.
Bespoke specialist training on topics such as
- Student Behaviour Management
- Supporting SEND students
- Teaching & Learning
- The Role of a Tutor
- Safeguarding/Anti-Sexual Harassment
An opportunity to teach a segment of a lesson and receive feedback
Opportunity to visit a local primary school

Interns will need to be based within travelling distance to The Cherwell School (parking is available on site). There is not available funding for accommodation for interns.

Limited places are available and candidates will be interviewed as and when applications are submitted.

To apply for the Internship, please use the 'Apply Now' button.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th March 2026

All suitable candidates will be required to undertake Safer Recruitment checks and training (including Safeguarding training).

The River Learning Trust and The Cherwell School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism. The Trust is required to conduct a variety of checks and online searches about you as part of their recruitment process in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for certain roles within schools if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

For all RLT Safer Recruitment Documentation candidates should click on the following link: RLT Safer Recruitment Documents for Candidates . Please see our website for up to date policies including our Child Protection and Behaviour Policies. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. For further guidance for applicants click on this link: List of offences that are not filtered .

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Teaching Internship Programme (22nd June - 10th July 2026)