Junior School (K-6) Graduate Teacher Intern

St Gregory's College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Gregory's College Junior School invites applications for its Graduate Teacher Internship Program, designed to support beginning teachers transitioning to full-time classroom teaching within a Catholic and Marist mission.

Interns will observe experienced teachers, engage in professional learning, plan and deliver learning experiences, and gradually take on classroom coverage while developing independence and reflective practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting teaching and learning in a school setting is desirable.
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in professional learning.
• Willingness to observe, learn and progressively take on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Experience teaching and learning across different Junior School year levels and classes
• Participate in regular mentoring, coaching and professional reflection with regular feedback to support professional growth
• Observe experienced teachers and explore different teaching and classroom management strategies
• Undertake classroom teaching and coverage, gradually developing greater independence
• Participate in professional learning and collaborative planning
• Develop familiarity with NSW NESA syllabuses and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Plan and deliver learning experiences that cater for diverse student needs
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families
• Support safe, inclusive and well-managed classroom environments
• Undertake classroom coverage and supervisory duties as directed

Job description

The Graduate Teacher Internship Program at St Gregory's College Junior School is designed to support beginning teachers in their transition from university to full-time classroom teaching. Grounded in the Catholic and Marist mission of the College, the program provides meaningful mentoring, professional learning and authentic classroom experiences to develop confident, capable and reflective educators. Graduate Teacher Interns work across a range of year levels, observing experienced teachers, exploring different teaching strategies and gradually developing their teaching responsibilities. Interns are not allocated their own class and do not carry the full planning, assessment, reporting or administrative responsibilities of a classroom teacher.

27 January 2027 - 10 December 2027

Key responsibilities

Experience teaching and learning across different Junior School year levels and classes

Participate in regular mentoring, coaching and professional reflection with regular feedback to support professional growth

Observe experienced teachers and explore different teaching and classroom management strategies

Undertake classroom teaching and coverage, gradually developing greater independence

Participate in professional learning and collaborative planning

Develop familiarity with NSW NESA syllabuses and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Plan and deliver learning experiences that cater for diverse student needs

Build positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families

Support safe, inclusive and well-managed classroom environments

Undertake classroom coverage and supervisory duties as directed

About you

Working towards Proficient Teacher accreditation, as appropriate, and maintaining relevant professional accreditation

Ability to seek and respond to feedback to strengthen teaching practice

Willingness to engage in professional learning, reading and collaborative discussions

Demonstrated initiative, adaptability and willingness to learn

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct

Commitment to the Catholic and Marist mission and values of the College

Ability to cooperate with the College's WH&S policy and programs

About us

St Gregory's College Junior School is grounded in the Catholic and Marist mission of the College. The College is committed to supporting beginning teachers in their transition to full-time classroom teaching through meaningful mentoring, professional learning and authentic classroom experiences.

Closing Date for applications: 29 October 2026 (4.00pm)