Sparx
Sparx is developing a revolutionary new technology for the classroom that is redefining the limits of what young people can achieve. Imagine a classroom in which every student receives an individualised learning experience. Imagine a classroom in which a teacher has detailed insight into each child’s strengths and strengths and struggles. That classroom is one using Sparx.
Sparx Intern
Don’t just make tea, come and be part of an education revolution...
- Exeter, United Kingdom
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Salary Details:
Paid, dependent on experience (plus benefits and free accommodation if required)
ABOUT
Reporting to: Intern Coordinator (you will also be allocated a specialist manager from the team, depending on the role you take on)
Being an intern at Sparx isn’t about taking a back seat, running errands or making tea. Our interns are bright, motivated and integral members of the team. You’ll be right in there at the forefront working with our cutting-edge technology, helping to develop it, test it and shape where it goes next.
Depending on your interests, you could find yourself working with our coders and programme writers, our games developers, data analysts or the content scientists who craft the core of the materials that GCSE students use in the classroom. Take a look at the role profiles on our website (www.sparx.co.uk/ignite) to see what area of Sparx takes your fancy.  
About you
We’re not going to tell you what you should be like – we love people that think and do things differently – but there are some things that, with you, will be a given. Intellectual excellence. A passion for education, technology and enterprise. A willingness to get stuck in and pick up new things quickly. The ability to work quickly, accurately and with others. A head that’s comfortable with data. And deadlines.
Maybe you went to Uni, maybe you didn’t – we don’t care as long as you can prove you are up for the challenge.
Our team
We work hard, and we play hard. You’ll be able to see Dartmoor from the office window, and get to the beach in 20 minutes.
We have a range of on-site facilities that all interns can use free of charge. There’s a netball court and a five-a-side football pitch just outside, an on-site gym with classes throughout the day, a running track and pool table, a 2012 Olympic table tennis table and a café serving delicious and organic food. Did we mention it’s all free? On top of this, we’re constantly organising events and activities to support our charities, and to socialise.
We don’t want anything to stand in the way of you having a great experience with us; whether that’s working flexible hours, being put up in free Sparx accommodation nearby, or creating brilliance while wearing flip flops. Just talk to us about what you want to do.