Brighton College, one of the UK’s leading independent schools, is delighted to be running its third annual paid internship scheme for undergraduates and post-graduates who wish to explore a career in teaching.

The three-week long paid scheme in June 2023 is for talented students who fall into one of three categories:

• Students from Black, Asian and mixed heritage backgrounds;
• Women who wish to explore opportunities to teach STEM subjects (maths and computing in particular, but also science more generally); and
• Men interested in teaching in primary schools (children aged 3-13).

This is a unique opportunity for current undergraduates or post-graduates (or very recent graduates), who may have not previously contemplated teaching, especially in the private sector.

It will be especially exciting for those who have not had direct experience of boarding schools and independent education but will provide valuable experience and insights for people considering teaching in any sector, subject or age-group.

The Internship will offer interns a range of opportunities, including:

• Shadowing pupils and teachers to understand the educational context in which they operate;
• Experience of delivering parts of lessons under the guidance of experienced teachers;
• Experience of delivering pastoral care through boarding houses and tutor groups;
• Experience of assisting in the delivery of assemblies, and educational trips and visits;
• Information about different routes into the teaching profession and career prospects;
• Training on teaching methods;
• Social and networking opportunities with peers and colleagues (interns, other unqualified teachers, experienced teachers and members of the Senior Management Team)

Brighton College has won numerous awards for its innovative approach to teaching and learning. Most recently The Sunday Times named us ‘UK School of the Decade’ because of our consistently excellent results and the way that kindness and community involvement are central to our approach.

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit the Brighton College website