Newington College

About the Position 

Newington College has an excellent internship opportunity for an inquisitive Graduate Teacher who is eager to gain experiences in all aspects of learning and teaching and to build strong foundation for future career at our Wyvern Preparatory School located in Stanmore. This Graduate Teacher Intern position is a temporary full-time (1.0 FTE) commencing in Term 1 2027. 

The Graduate Teacher Intern at Wyvern House will work as an integral member of the Learning Enhancement department in providing support and enrichment for our students. The Learning Enhancement department supports teachers in meeting the diverse needs of our learners. The successful applicants will work in collaboration with class teachers to provide support and enrichment for small groups of boys within the context of the regular classroom. The intern will also be given responsibility for planning, teaching, and reflecting in the whole class context periodically throughout the year. Experience or interest in Special Education or Gifted Education would also be beneficial, but not essential. 

An interest in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) would be beneficial. An ability and willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program will be required. 

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Benjamin Barrington-Higgs, Deputy Preparatory Schools & ELC at bbarringtonhiggs@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9444.

For questions relating to the recruitment process please email our People & Culture Team at: hr@newington.nsw.edu.au.

About You 

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• be a dynamic, innovative new graduate teacher
• have an excellent understanding of the learning needs of primary aged children
• engage students in a vibrant Prep School education program at all levels
• utilise appropriate technologies to enhance student learning
• experience or interest in working in a IB school
• have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications
• work effectively as a member of an enthusiastic team
• show genuine care for students and a strong commitment to proving a safe and supportive learning environment
• enthusiastically participate in the school’s co-curricular program.
• show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care of students
• have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• possess a thorough knowledge of safe work practices and WHS issues
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

About the College 

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.    
  
Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than 2000 students across five vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. This year, Newington entered an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Year 5, becoming fully co-educational by 2033.  Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of.

Newington College is, we think, a great place to teach and for our students to learn. If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could contribute to its very strong existing foundations – we’d like to hear from you.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

To Apply

To apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g. hold an appropriate and current Australian work visa.

• Applications should be submitted in one attachment (PDF format preferred) of no more than 6 pages. This document will include your cover letter and CV.
• Applicants must apply electronically for their application to be considered. The online application form can be accessed at: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• Applications close Monday 19 October 2026. Interviews may be conducted on receipt of applications of interest not following the closing date, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• At this current time we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies, please apply through our website to be considered.