2027 Teacher Traineeships

About William Clarke College

William Clarke College is a P-12, co-educational, independent Anglican College. Established in 1988, William Clarke College is located on an extensive modern campus in Kellyville, with an enrolment of 2000 students. 

We are a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This statement is intrinsically based upon the belief that Christ is the key to unlocking wisdom that gives us all deep understanding and purpose in life. 

The College is committed to enhancing the expertise of our staff, placing a strong focus on individual professional development and seeks to provide leadership opportunities for staff.  We are a vibrant community that values passionate and committed staff who engage with our purpose, mission and values.  

About the Opportunity

Working alongside Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney (TSAS), the College is now accepting applications for 2027 traineeships. This traineeship is tailored for future tertiary students who wish to embark on a Bachelor/Masters degree path to their initial teaching qualifications.

William Clarke College is an active member of Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney (TSAS). Our Alliance is a hub of eight schools who have committed to working together to create a new pathway towards initial teacher education. This unique approach is modelled on the highly successful Clinical Teaching Model and provides practical teacher training that inducts trainees into the art and craft of teaching, embedded within the values and ethos of the Alliance schools.

We work in partnership with Alphacrucis University College and University of New England (UNE), an industry leader in online lifelong learning. 

About You

• Prepared to commit wholeheartedly to the values and ethos of the College.
• Motivated to commence a 2-year Masters of Teaching, or a 4-year Bachelor of Education degree with one of our university partners whilst working 1-2 days per week on campus. 
• Collegiate and a good team player
• Actively support the College’s Christian ethos
• The successful candidate will be required to hold or be willing to obtain a valid Working with Children Check in accordance with Child Protection legislation
• Regular practicing member of a Christian church

Traineeships include: 

• Employment as a Teacher's Aide at William Clarke College 1-2 days per week, assisting in the classroom and developing practice with your Mentor Teacher.
• Full-time study (4-year Bachelor of Education or 2-year Master of Teaching) with your choice of Alphacrucis University College (50% scholarship), or University of New England (Commonwealth Supported Place where eligible).
• Bespoke weekly training sessions with your TSAS trainee cohort, facilitated by experienced teachers and hosted by the member schools.
• Guest lectures from Visiting Fellows, leaders in educational thinking and practice.
• Pathway towards a future teaching career in Alliance schools upon graduation
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Access to Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Tuition Discount for Staff
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Free flu vaccinations and access to the Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Applications are invited directly via the TSAS website only, and begin with an Expression of Interest. Visit the TSAS website to explore the details of this exciting opportunity in the first instance, and to understand the application and selection process.

Expressions of Interest and Applications can then be made directly at the same website, with final applications due by 20 September 2026. 

Want more information?

To find out what makes William Clarke College an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth, visit our website at www.wcc.nsw.edu.au.   

William Clarke College is a child safe workplace; all successful candidates will be subject to a Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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About Us

William Clarke College is an independent, P-12, co-educational Anglican College located in Kellyville in Sydney’s thriving north-west. How do schools, in partnership with parents and carers, prepare young people to thrive in an increasingly complex, globalised world - a world that is characterised by change and technological innovation, and in great need of virtuous leaders who possess robust thinking, moral courage and vision? These ideas have inspired our passion to build a Christ-centred community that seeks to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others. This is our purpose.