Insight Into Teaching

If you are thinking about a career in teaching then spending time in school is hugely important, not only to help you to decide whether teaching is for you, but also to enhance your teacher training application - whether you are considering a PGCE, Teach First or another route into teaching. Insight into Teaching provides students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) with the opportunity to spend a few days in a local school with a full programme of lesson observation, a chance to try out some teaching and join in with activities and/or sport, and a session of reflection and feedback.  In 2012 the programme will run during:

• 9th week Hilary Term (12-16 March 2012) – Programme FULL
  
• 9th week Trinity Term (18-22 June 2012) – APPLICATIONS OPEN
  
• 0th week Michaelmas Term (1-5 October 2012) – check back during Trinity Term.

The exact days to be spent in school during the placement week will be confirmed by schools in consultation with successful applicants.

Participating schools:

The programme is offered in a range of Oxford schools and one Abingdon school, across all age ranges and in both the independent and state sector. They include The Oxford Academy, Cherwell School, Magdalen College School, Abingdon School, New College School and Oxford High School. You will have the opportunity to state your preferred age range, subject and type of school when you apply.

To apply please complete the application form and return it to abby.evans@careers.ox.ac.uk or to Abby Evans, Oxford University Careers Service, 56 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PA.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with successful applicants allocated to schools on a first-come, first-served basis. We will make it clear on this web page when a particular programme is full.

The last application dates for each programme are: Wednesday 22 February 2012 for the Hilary Term programme Wednesday 30 May 2012 for the Trinity Term programme Wednesday 12 September 2012 for the Michaelmas Term programme.

Please note that participating schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  In accordance with their Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. Schools will need to obtain List 99 clearance (a police check) on successful applicants.