Internships

Sydney Catholic Schools supports teacher interns in their pursuit to upskill students to become tomorrow’s leaders. We provide excellence in teaching and learning, where soon-to-be teachers are recognised for their contributions and encouraged to be innovative, inspiring and socially accountable.

By undertaking an internship with us, you will actively develop your teaching readiness in a supportive professional work environment, with the inclusion of personalised mentoring.

As an intern, you will be employed and paid as a member of staff, two days per week (0.4 FTE) including paid leave during school holidays and sick leave in accordance with your part-time status.

On successful completion, you will be provided with a permanent teaching position within one of our Sydney Catholic schools.

• Be supportive of the ethos and values of Catholic education as expressed in the Principles of Employment In Sydney Catholic Schools.
• Be in the final year of your Teacher Education course in 2022.
• Have a strong academic record in Secondary Mathematics and/or Secondary Science (Physics and/or Chemistry) teaching OR have a strong academic record in Primary Mathematics.
• If you are selected, you will need to complete our Registration to Teach process which includes a NSW Working with Children’s Check.

All applicants are required to provide requested documents. If you would like to apply, you will need to include the following in your application:

• Copy of your Curriculum Vitae (Resume/CV)
• Covering letter
• Copies of academic transcripts
• Prac reports

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to prepare and submit a short video responding to a few questions (instructions will be provided).

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a member of the Recruitment team to schedule an interview date and time. Please ensure your contact details are correct at the time of your application.

You are required to attend a face to face panel interview to be eligible for the Sydney Catholic Schools Internship Program.

If you are selected for Sydney Catholic Schools Internship Program you will need to obtain an employee NSW Working with Children’s Check as well as completed your LANTITE assessment before commencement.

Sydney Catholic Schools will conduct the interview process in late September 2021.

Please note that if you cannot attend interviews during this time you will not be eligible.

Interviews will be held at Sydney Catholic Schools Central Office, 38 Renwick Street, Leichhardt, NSW.