Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Intern

Have you recently graduated from Oxford, Cambridge, or another leading Russell Group university and want to put your academic skills to good use?

Do you aspire to pursue a career in teaching, educational leadership, or even education policy at the highest level?

Are you searching for a prestigious internship that blends intellectual challenge with the opportunity to inspire the next generation?

If so, this Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Intern role in Kensington offers the perfect launchpad for your career.

We are working with one of London’s most respected independent schools, renowned for academic

excellence, innovation in teaching, and an ambitious vision for every pupil. This role is designed specifically for high-achieving graduates who want to immerse themselves in the classroom, gain valuable professional experience, and explore where their passion for education could take them.

As an Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Intern, you will:

• Support the delivery of lessons across your specialist subject(s).
• Work one-to-one with pupils preparing for GCSEs, A-Levels, and Oxbridge entrance exams.
• Design and deliver enrichment activities, such as debating clubs, research seminars, or academic societies.
• Gain exposure to the wider school community through pastoral support, co-curricular activities, and academic mentoring.

About the school:

You will be based at a well-respected college, an academically selective school with a reputation for sending a high proportion of students to Oxbridge, Ivy League, and top Russell Group universities. The school’s ethos combines traditional academic rigour with modern innovation, and its staff are passionate about nurturing future leaders. Interns benefit from an exceptional induction programme, weekly professional development workshops, and termly reviews with senior mentors.

Key details:

• Location: Kensington
• Contract: 1-year fixed term (with scope to extend or progress into teacher training)
• Salary: Minimum of £25,000 per annum
• School highlights:
• Consistently outstanding academic results, with A-Level outcomes in the top 5% nationally
• Dedicated Graduate Internship Programme tailored for Oxbridge/Russell Group alumni
• Training in advanced pedagogy, academic mentoring, and leadership skills
• Opportunities to lead Oxbridge preparation workshops and intellectual enrichment sessions
• Mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders with Oxbridge backgrounds
• Career progression into teacher training, research roles, or education policy

This role is ideally suited to Oxbridge and Russell Group graduates who are:

• Academically ambitious, with a strong degree in their subject area
• Curious about the mechanics of education and passionate about inspiring others
• Interested in exploring careers in teaching, psychology, academia, or educational reform

This is not simply a teaching assistant role – it is a prestigious graduate internship that places you at the heart of one of London’s leading schools, giving you a genuine springboard into a variety of elite career pathways.

If you’re ready to take on an intellectually stimulating challenge while making a tangible difference to young people’s futures, we want to hear from you.

For more information or to apply for the Oxbridge Graduate Teaching Intern role in Kensington, please contact Ryan Holtby at KPI Education.

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