Summer Paid Internships - Monday 15^th June 2026  – Friday 3^rd July 2026 at St Mary's College

Salary: £1365 for 3 weeks (£455 per week)

Dates: Monday 15^th June 2026  – Friday 3^rd July 2026

Hours: 8:30am–4:30pm, Monday–Friday

Paid Summer Internship – Secondary Teaching (June–July 2026)

Subjects: Mathematics / Chemistry / Physics / MFL (French/German/Spanish) / Computing / Design Technology / Catholic Religious Education

NB - Please state clearly which subject you are interested in when you submit your application.

About the Internship

St Mary’s College is offering paid summer internships for undergraduates and Masters students interested in becoming secondary school teachers in key shortage subjects. This programme provides hands-on classroom experience, mentoring, and training to help you decide whether teaching is the right career for you. You can read testimonials from previous interns and get further details of our internship programme here:  www.vnhtt.org/internships 

What You’ll Do

• Support teachers in lessons, registration and enrichment activities.
• Offer additional subject support to pupils who need it most
• Observe, plan and teach parts of lessons with training and mentoring.
• Develop your understanding of teaching pedagogy and pastoral care.
• Work closely with experienced staff and build professional relationships.
• Keep a reflective learning journal and attend training sessions.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Undergraduate (2nd, 3rd, final year) or Masters student in a relevant subject.
• Strong knowledge and qualifications in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Modern Foreign Languages, Computing, Design Technology,  Religious Education or similar.
• Strong  communication skills and a genuine demonstrable interest in teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Not previously completed a teaching internship programme.

Desirable:

• Experience working with young people or in team settings.

Why Apply?

• Paid classroom experience.
• Expert mentoring and training.
• Insight into teacher training routes.
• A chance to explore teaching as a career in a diverse, vibrant and supportive school environment.
  

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

All interns are expected to share this commitment.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 4^th February at noon.  Short-listed applicants will be called for interview.   Please submit applications via MyNewTerm