Undergraduate Teaching Internships

The Department for Education 3 week paid internship for undergraduate and Master’s students interested in a career in teaching.

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The Programme
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Internship programme

Are you currently an undergraduate (2nd year or above) 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 career.

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

Commencing on Monday 8th 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

You will be paid £450 per week as a bursary for completing the programme.

    • Maths

    • Physics

    • Chemistry

    • MFL

    • Computing

    • DT

  • To be eligibile to apply for this programme you must be:

    • 2nd year undergraduate student or more or a Masters’ student

    • Be studying a degree in the chosen subject or a very closely related degree

    • Have the Right to Work in UK

    Proof of identity, degree and Right to Work will be required.

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.

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