Are you creative, motivated and looking to kick‑start your career in marketing? Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is offering a 6‑week paid internship for an enthusiastic Marketing Assistant Intern to join our team and gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic school environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop real marketing skills while helping to showcase the achievements, events and community spirit of our specialist STEM school.
About the Role
As our Marketing Assistant Intern, you’ll support a wide range of digital, print and event‑based marketing activities. You’ll help create engaging content for social media, assist with school events, produce articles and updates, and contribute to the development of promotional materials. Working closely with staff across CAST, you’ll play a key role in raising the school’s profile and supporting student and staff recruitment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Creating digital content that promotes CAST’s offer and activities
- Updating social media channels with engaging posts
- Interviewing staff and students to gather quotes and stories
- Assisting with the design and procurement of printed materials
- Supporting school events both on‑site and off‑site
- Helping maintain photographic records in line with procedures
What We’re Looking For
- A positive, professional and proactive attitude
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using digital platforms
- Creativity and enthusiasm for marketing and storytelling
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with staff and students
Internship Eligibility (Essential)
To apply, you must:
- Live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough
- Be aged 18+ (with no upper limit)
- Not currently be in education, employment or training
- Have the right to work in the UK
Unfortunately, if you do not meet all of the above criteria, you will not be eligible for this internship.
Why Join Us?
This internship offers valuable real‑world experience, mentoring from experienced staff, and the chance to build a portfolio of marketing work. You’ll be part of a friendly, professional and supportive environment to help you take your next steps into work.
Safeguarding
This role is subject to safeguarding requirements. You will be expected to follow all safeguarding, data protection, health and safety policies and attend relevant training.
About CAST
CAST is an inspiring, specialist science academy for young people aged 13-19 years old. As part of United Learning we seek to bring out 'the best in everyone'. We equip our students with the ‘powerful knowledge’ they need to make a success of their lives and the character to become resilient in overcoming obstacles; to responsibly manage themselves; to work independently on things which challenge them and to work with others.
The college offers GCSE, A level and T level courses, along with unique opportunities to learn from working scientists, technologists and engineers. Students work in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities. Learning occurs in innovative and exciting ways, supported by CAST’s unique partnerships with business. CAST therefore gives students a head start into their future careers. Consequently, student results are strong, and students achieved well above national averages in STEM subjects.
We instil a workplace ethos, with a positive impact recognised by Ofsted who stated that ‘the excellent behaviour of students in lessons and around college creates an environment in which it is a joy to teach and study.’
Staff feedback demonstrates to us that CAST is a great community to work in, with a supportive and collaborative culture that is highly valued. Staff have eight training and marking days built into the academic year. There are numerous internal and external development opportunities available to all staff.
