Curriculum Development Intern - 7012

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is seeking a Curriculum Development Intern for an 8-week fixed-term position in Cambridge, UK. The role involves supporting curriculum research and development, administrative tasks, and communication with partners. Candidates should have a keen interest in education and possess strong administrative and communication skills. The internship offers training in education research and opportunities to work on international curriculum projects.
A chance to develop a career with a leader in the educational sector, actively making a difference to our learners around the world.

Job Title: Curriculum Development Intern

Salary: £23,132 per annum full time equivalent (£23,132 will be pro-rated for your 8-week internship)

Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (2-3 office days per week / 40-60% of the 8 weeks, min.)

Contract: Full Time (35 hours per week) / Fixed Term (8 weeks)

Placement dates: 13th July – 4th September

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a passionate, fast-paced environment supporting the development of world class curriculum for our millions of customers around the world.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About The Role

Are you keenly interested in a career in education but need an opportunity to gain insight and experience in research and development? This fully entry-level intern role is designed to offer just that. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is recruiting for a Curriculum Development Intern. You will be working alongside a team of friendly and collaborative curriculum specialists to develop an excellent understanding of curriculum research and obtain the essential skills required for a career in a wide range of education roles.

As part of this role, you will:
• Undergo training in education research and development, particularly comparative education research and apply that training to real curriculum developments.
• Be part of curriculum development teams, supporting with routine administrative tasks and communication with external partners and internal colleagues.
• Evaluate and compare international frameworks to make recommendations for improving our process
• Edit and write reports to present research findings to senior audiences.
• Learn about international curriculum, education debates and comparative education.

You may also:
• Work on bespoke education reform projects for Ministries of Education across the world.

About You

You will be a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a keen interest in education trends and research. You do not need previous research experience or a degree in education, but you should be able to demonstrate interest in education policy, and document analysis. You will need good administrative skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

We welcome applications from individuals who would contribute new perspectives and ideas and those who have lived experience of using accessibility tools.

To be successful in this role, the following skills, values and behaviours are desirable:
• Ability to locate, read and synthesise educational materials (curricula, textbooks, policies).
• Proactive with an ability to use own initiative.
• Very good administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
• IT literate in Microsoft Office and videoconferencing applications and willing to learn other applications as relevant.
• Excellent interpersonal and business communication skills – written and verbal.
• Awareness of and interest in international cultures, traditions and values.
• Innovative approach to use of technology
• Attention to detail

What To Expect

Applying for our internship is simple, and we're here to support you every step of the way! Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview, and if selected, you'll join us for an exciting 8-week programme starting on Monday, 13th July, and ending on Friday, 4th September. Here's a list of key dates:

Key Dates

30th March – 10th April

After submitting your application, there will be a selection period where we review all candidates.

4th – 15th May

You can expect to hear from us with an application update, and if you're successful, be invited to interview

18th – 29th May

You can expect an update on your interview, if you're successful you will receive a placement offer. We will ask for acceptance responses by 29th May

We will also share some helpful pre-start information ahead of your first day.

13th July

Programme starts

4th September

Programme finishes

If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site, you are also welcome to reach out with further questions.

You can also watch our ‘day in the life of an intern' video on LinkedIn.

Rewards And Benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
• Annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro-rata, in line with Working Time Regulations)
• Green travel schemes
• Cambridge Extra Discounts – Access to Discounts and cashback portal

Food & Drink Facilities

Our subsidised café and canteen offer a variety of snacks, breakfast, and lunch options—including a daily pizza selection. We offer six lunch choices, including vegetarian and vegan meals, ranging from £1.05 to £6.00. Plus, you'll have access to free water, tea, and coffee throughout the office. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own lunches, microwaves are also available for heating up food.

Approximate spend based on either 2 day in the office, or 3.

Spend per day

X2 Day

x3 Days

Approx. total over 8 weeks

£5

£10

£15

£80 - 120

£10

£20

£30

£160 - 240

Flexible Working

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location (2-3 days per week).

We want everyone to have a fair and positive experience during the recruitment process and in the role. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply or work comfortably due to disability, please let us know in advance so that we can support you.

Getting to work

We want you to have the best experience in this role, and that includes making sure the commute works for you. Before applying, take a moment to check how you'd travel to our location—whether train, bus, or bike—and think about the time and cost involved. A manageable commute makes all the difference in enjoying your time here.

Parking onsite is available and can be booked ahead of time. Please note that parking is allocated on a weekly basis, and a space is not always guaranteed during busy periods. More information can be provided.

Ready to pursue potential? Apply now.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities. Your unique perspective and experiences matter to us, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to thrive.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being Friday, 10th April 2026 and interviews are scheduled to take place from Monday 18th May – Friday 29th May 2026.

Please note:
• Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
• Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

Why join us

See how you can Pursue your potential at Cambridge

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

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