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Trinity Teacher Education Internships

Jumpstart your teaching career with Trinity’s Teacher Education Internship Program.

Ideal for pre-service teachers.

Trinity’s Teacher Education Internship Program supports pre-service, school teacher development.

Tier One and Tier Two 12-month internships offer comprehensive induction, practical teaching placements, and optional paid roles in our Study Plus program.
Benefit from mentoring, regular feedback, and professional development in supporting student learning, curriculum implementation, assessment design, report writing, and more.
Professional development via our summer and winter intern conference
Engage in our Co-curricular program to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and excel in your teaching journey.

Tier One Internship: 12 month contractual internship for pre-service education students (1st, 2nd and 3rd Year pre-service students - Secondary only)

Induction program: ethos, teaching and learning, operations and child protection
Optional participation in learning sessions in topics such as managing behaviour, report writing, parent-teacher communication.
Identification with our learning support and enrichment team
Practicum placement at the School
Participation in Co-curricular program: build valuable teaching and leading experience in a supported environment
Optional paid employment in Trinity’s Study Plus program, our academic mentoring program for senior school students
One-on-one mentoring with experienced teacher mentor

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

Induction program: ethos, teaching and learning, operations and child protection
Participation in learning sessions, targeted to early career teachers, in topics such as managing behaviour, report writing, parent-teacher communication
Identification with a Faculty (secondary) or a stage team (primary)
Practicum placement at the School
Participation in Co-curricular program: build valuable teaching and leading experience in a supported environment
Optional paid employment in Trinity’s Study Plus program, our academic mentoring program for senior school students
Support provided to gain Conditional Accreditation
One-on-one mentoring with a experienced teacher 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 professional learning in interview technique, writing job applications, building professional profile
Casual teaching available

Participant Classification: pro-rata remuneration for a conditional accredited teacher.

Applications for 2027 Internships will open in August 2026, following the Information Evening, and will close in September 2026 (conditional upon acceptance into, or continuance within, a pre-service teaching program).

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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 Program is available for Education students in any year. There are two tiers to this program. Tier One is appropriate for 1st-3rd year students, while Tier Two is for those in their final year.

Is this a paid Internship Program?

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 Program?

Both tiers of the program 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 year one to three, you can expect to be participating in the Co-curricular program, 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 Program is optional for those in Tier One and in Tier Two. Both Tiers also have the opportunity for paid employment in Trinity’s Study Plus program. You are also encouraged to join our teachers in their Professional Learning Teams program.

Will I receive mentor support?

All Interns will be assigned a dedicated mentor and will be given identification with a faculty or stage where there are staff who will support you and provide feedback, and guidance. Our Dean of Professional Pathways, who runs the program, 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.