The Internship Program has a vastly different emphasis from the Assistant Teacher Program (ATP) professional experience placement. The Internship assists to develop a deeper level of understanding of the complexity of school culture and what it means to be a committed graduate teacher. This may look different across settings as schools and early learning centres may use an Intern in one classroom, across classrooms or to develop a specific project to implement.
The Intern’s relationship with staff will progress to that of a colleague engaged in professional learning. There is a strong emphasis on independent learning, whilst supported by experienced staff from the school/early learning centre and University.
Find out more about our Early Childhood Internship Program.
Find out more about our Primary Internship Program.
Find out more about our Secondary Internship Program.
“The Scholar in Residence program has been the most beneficial, relevant and practical experience for me to grow professionally as a teacher. I worked alongside other teachers as colleagues and I focused on practising and improving weaker areas of my teaching without the pressure of being assessed. I could not recommend this program enough, I was able to begin teaching before I finished my degree, I developed programs that are now being used by the school and I have been able to continue as a relief teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and I believe the school and I gained much from it.”
Previous Scholar-in-Residence
"Interns provide a great sense of enthusiasm and fresh ideas that can be implemented in the school."
Head of Learning Area
Partner School staff