Trinity teacher education internships

Trinity’s Teacher Education Internship Programme supports pre-service, Secondary school teacher development and attracts diverse, high-quality graduates to meet the employment needs of the School.

Our programme has two tiers. Learn more below, register your interest, or come along to our next information event.

Tier One Internship: 12 month contractual internship for 1st, 2nd year and 3rd year pre-service education students

Induction programme: operations, ethos, child protection, teaching and learning.
Optional participation in learning sessions in topics such as managing behaviour, report writing, parent-teacher communication.
Identification with a faculty.
Offer of practicum placement at Trinity, if relevant.
Participation in co-curricular programme: build valuable teaching and leading experience in a supported environment.
Optional paid employment in Trinity’s Study Plus programme, our popular tutoring programme.

Participant Classification: Teacher’s Aide, with three levels of pay.

1st year: Level 2 pay, closely supervised
2nd year: Level 3, more responsibility
3rd year: Level 4 pay, greater responsibility, may do some teaching, but still supervised

Applications due in Term 4 of preceding year, conditional upon acceptance into, or continuance within, a pre-service teaching programme

Tier Two Internship: 12 month contractual internship for final year students (Bachelor/Masters)

Induction programme: operations, ethos, child protection, teaching and learning
Collaborative learning sessions, targeted to ECTs, in topics such as managing behaviour, report writing, parent-teacher communication
Support provided to teacher to gain Conditional accreditation
One-one mentoring with a trained mentor
Regular observation and feedback on teaching practice from a range of Trinity staff
Connection with senior staff to find out about the life of the School
Participation in co-curricular programme and professional learning teams
Professional learning in interview technique, writing job applications, building professional profile
Casual teaching available
Practicum placement at the School
Optional paid employment Trinity’s Study Plus programme, our academic mentoring programme for Senior School students.

Participant Classification: pro-rata remuneration for a conditional accredited Band One Teacher.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I be an Intern at Trinity if I’m only in my first year of studying Education?

Yes. Trinity’s Internship Programme is available for Education students in any year. There are two tiers to this programme. Tier One is appropriate for 1st-3rd year students, while Tier Two is for those in their final year.

Is this a paid Internship Programme?

Yes. If you are a 1st–3rd year university student, you will be classified as a Teacher’s Aide, with three levels of corresponding pay available. If you are a final year student, you will be classified as a Conditionally Accredited Teacher, with corresponding pay.

How long is the Trinity Teaching Internship Programme?

Both tiers of the programme are 12-month contractual internships.

What will my responsibilities be as an Intern at Trinity?

Responsibilities will vary depending on your own experience. 1st year students are closely supervised, with more responsibility available as you continue through your degree. From Years one to three, you can expect to be participating in the Co-curricular programme, so you can quickly build up your teaching experience, as well as having access to learning sessions in topics such as managing behaviour, report writing, parent-teacher communication, and faculty support. Final year students can also expect support to gain their Conditional teaching accreditation, one-on-one mentoring with a trained mentor, regular observation and feedback to their teaching practice from a range of Trinity staff, including Master teachers, practicum placement at Trinity, and access to casual teaching opportunities.

Are there opportunities to be involved in activities outside of classroom teaching?

Yes. Participation in Trinity’s Co-curricular Programme is optional for those in Tier One, and compulsory for those in Tier Two. Both Tiers also have the opportunity for paid employment in Trinity’s Study Plus programme.

Will I receive mentor support?

While only Interns in Tier Two will be assigned a dedicated mentor, all Interns will be given identification with a faculty where there are staff who will support you, provide feedback, and guidance. Our Director of Professional Practice, who runs the programme, will be accessible to all Trinity Education Interns.

Are there casual teaching opportunities available while I am an Intern?

For final year university students, there are opportunities for casual teaching at Trinity outside of your Intern responsibilities.

Are there pathways to permanent employment at Trinity?

Interns are strongly encouraged to apply for any job opportunities available at Trinity and to use the skills and job-readiness preparation they have received throughout the Internship to secure permanent employment at Trinity.