1. Teach Physics Internship Programme

3. Background
AIM: To increase the number of physics graduates choosing to train as physics teachers
Set up in 2010: 11 interns in 5 schools
Since: placed over 300 interns
2018:
77 schools offered 114 places
currently have 63 interns placed

4. Participants Schools: Interns: State schools
Reputation for strong physics teaching
Enjoy a link to the Ogden Trust
Current/Former Partnership Schools
Connected to Ogden Outreach Officers
Interns:
Physics/Maths/Engineering/Computer Science
Undergraduate/Postgraduate
EU/Permanent Residents

5. The School’s Responsibilities
Host intern(s) for 4 – 5 weeks at end of Summer Term
Interview intern
Host an induction day for intern(s)
Apply for DBS clearance for intern(s)
Provide mentor and clear timetable for intern(s)

6. The Ogden Trust Deals with all administration
Publicises programme through all networks/universities etc.
Recruits interns and assesses applications
Shares relevant information with schools
Pays interns (£300/week outside London)
Pays schools administration fee and DBS costs
Provides support throughout

7. The Intern(s) Responsibilities
Observe and assist with all aspects of teaching
Plan and deliver their own lesson (towards placement end)
Create a new one-off curriculum-based activity
Give/lead a physics careers’ presentation/workshop
Run/assist with extra-curricular clubs/activities
Work with pupils with SEN and/or on G&T register
Participate in general school activities e.g. lunchtime duty

8. Concluding the Placement
Interns must submit:
Time-sheet - signed by supervisor (for payment)
Endorsement form - signed by supervisor
Feedback form - both school and intern - to help improve programme
Reflective diary - for interns - to help self-evaluation
Careers workshop presentation

9. Teach Physics Interns 2010 – 2016
Where are they now?

10. Moving forward
Piloting Early Career Teacher Development Programme