Undergraduate paid internships

For undergraduates or Masters students looking at teaching as the next step in their career. 

Are you currently an undergraduate working towards your first degree, or a Masters student and thinking about a career in teaching?

Whether you are just starting to consider a career in teaching, or have already set your heart on leading in education, this paid internship will give you further insight into your chosen role.

With an Odyssey Teaching School Hub Paid Teaching Internship you will receive hands on experience of teaching in Gloucestershire.  Led by Pate's Grammar School and supported by many schools in Gloucestershire,  an Odyssey internship will give you a broad school experience to give you a real feel of life as a secondary teacher.

Commencing in June 2026 and lasting 3 weeks, you will have the opportunity to:

• shadow experienced teachers and observe lessons

• jointly plan lessons and share your passion for your subject with students

• receive one-to-one career and subject guidance from other passionate subject leaders

• take advantage of opportunities to network with qualified subject specialists

• see a snapshot into different aspects of the teaching profession

• visit different schools to experience the full spectrum of teaching opportunities available

Funded by the Department for Education and as part of the Get Into Teaching programme, Odyssey Teaching School Hub is one of only a few providers nationally selected to offer this opportunity to undergraduates and Masters' students. 

The application date for the 2026 programme will be announced soon.