Fortior Teaching Fellowship

Canterbury; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid fellowship

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

Canterbury College Fortior Fellowship offers final-year education students a hands-on start to teaching in a contemporary independent school. Participants observe, progressively contribute, and engage in classroom practice and wider College life, with paid employment and professional mentoring.

As part of the program, fellows complete one practicum placement at Canterbury and then participate in team-teaching experiences.

Qualifications

• Currently completing the final year of your teaching degree.
• Previous professional experience placement in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Observation and supported involvement in classroom practice.
• Meaningful engagement in classroom practice and wider College life.
• Team-teaching experiences and participation in professional development.

Job description

Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane.

Canterbury was established in 1987 as an academic school in the grammar school tradition. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, character, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.

About the Role:

In line with our motto, The Better Prepared, The Stronger, the Canterbury Fortior
Teaching Fellowship provides final year education students with the best possible start to their teaching profession.

Fortior Fellowship recipients will be immersed in Canterbury College life during their final year of study, experiencing an authentic snapshot of a teaching career in a contemporary independent schooling context.

Throughout the year, participants build confidence through a gradual increase in active participation and contribution, beginning with observation and supported involvement, and progressing to meaningful engagement in both classroom practice and wider College life. Where participants bring prior experience or expertise, there are opportunities for more immediate and extended involvement in these areas

Launch your teaching career in your final year at Canterbury College

This unique program provides practical classroom experience, professional mentoring, paid employment opportunities, and a supported pathway into the teaching profession.

As part of the program, participants will complete one of their two final-year practicum placements at Canterbury College, followed by a team-teaching experience that strengthens classroom confidence and professional capability.

What You'll Gain Paid Professional Experience

As part of the opportunity you'll complete a350-hour paid fellowshipthroughout your final year of study, earning approximately $13,650 (based on a casual rate of $39.00 per hour).

Professional experiences include:

• Week 0 preparation and orientation activities
• Student Free Days
• Classroom lesson observations, including evidence-based teaching practices
• Small-group student support and learning activities
• Co-curricular involvement across Sport, Performing Arts and Thought Sports, including Chess, Debating and eSports
• Coaching and student engagement opportunities

Professional Learning and Career Development

• More than 30 hours of structured professional development
• Personalised coaching on CVs, applications and interview skills
• Ongoing mentorship and support from Canterbury's Early Career Teacher Coordinator
• Networking and collaboration with experienced educators and leaders

Pathway to Employment

Graduate Teacher Program participants receive priority consideration for suitable teaching opportunities at Canterbury College following graduation (subject to vacancies and recruitment processes).

Essential Qualifications and Licenses

Currently completing the final year of your teaching degree

Previous professional experience placement in a school setting

Why Join Canterbury College:

At Canterbury, our mantra is "Different Together." We're not all the same and that is our greatest strength. We draw on these different life experiences, stories and values to learn from one another and to make our community stronger.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level and value a supportive and collaborative work environment, where excellence is respected and nourished, we invite you to express your interest in joining our team at Canterbury College.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of your religious, gender, sexuality or cultural identity, you have a home at Canterbury.

Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection.

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