Work Experience
At George Green’s School, we recognise that work experience is very valuable and provides students with the opportunity to experience the real world, shadow professionals and learn key skills.
| Virtual Work Experience |
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Sign up to the following online portals where you gain a certificate for a virtual work experience
SpringPod- Springpod Virtual Work Experience Search | Springpod
Speakers for School- Unlock Exciting School Work Experience Opportunities!
| In person Work Experience |
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Year 10 | In July, we provide a cohort of students with work experience across various different sectors. Students should make an online application and will attend an interview before completing a one-week placement. Details will be provided to students and parents closer to the time
Year 12 | All Students will complete a one week work experience placement in July. There are also additional in person placements throughout the academic year in various sectors from October - August. We also offer paid Internship opportunities lasting up to 4 weeks.
We have had many students in Year 12 complete work experience in the half term and summer holidays across different sectors. Read some of our student experiences below:
The best part was the opportunity to network with many professionals, allowing myself to build confidence when speaking about myself and my career.
Tamima, Year 13
Year 12 Work Experience 2026 - Expectations and Guidelines
| Paid Internships |
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Through our Career Ready programme, students have the opportunity to take part in a 4-week paid internship at multinational organisations during the summer of Year 12. Here they have the exclusive opportunity to gain an insight into the work place by contributing to real projects, work with professionals at different seniority and earn up to £2000!
Read about our Sixth Form student experience on paid interships here