Become a Teaching Schools Alliance Trainee
Application Process
Expression of Interest
Watch the recording of our Online Information Session.
Complete the 2027 Expression of Interest Form. You will then be offered an online Expression of Interest Interview with Emma Clemens, Director of the Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney (TSAS). These interviews take place on Tuesdays.
Application
Applications for 2026 are closed. For 2027 complete:
- Cover Letter (one page)
- Current CV (two pages)
Send to Emma Clemens, Director of TSAS (director@teachingschoolsalliancesydney.org)
Applications close 20 September 2026.
Interview
First round interviews are scheduled for Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Interviews will also include a class teaching and feedback activity.
You will be notified the following week if you are successful for a second round interview with the school principal.
Offer
Successful candidates are offered a conditional position with the Alliance on the provision that they apply and meet the entrance requirements of University of New England or Alphacrucis University College. Trainees with UNE must have a CSP and therefore, will not receive any further tertiary subsidy from their Alliance school.
Induction
Successful candidates receive a contract from their Alliance school and commence their school-specific induction process in late January.
Trainees also participate in a TSAS Induction with other trainees in the Alliance cohort in late January.
What Our Graduates Say
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“Visiting Fellow Lectures are a distinct feature of the program. We are privileged to hear the insights and research of distinguished Christian leaders and educators.”
Lachie M., 2024, St Andrew’s Cathedral School
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"Teaching School Alliance trainees are encouraged and supported to become integrated into the fabric of school life."
Jacob H., 2024, William Clarke College
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"TSAS immerses you in the world of teaching while authentically exploring how faith intertwines with education. It's a program that challenges, encourages, and prepares you to become an effective Christian educator."
Alex S., 2024, William Clarke College
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"I'd recommend the program to teachers who want to be trained not just within a University but who want to be fully immersed in a school environment. The Teaching Schools Alliance has exceeded all my expectations."
Brittany S., 2023, The Scots College
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The Teaching Schools Alliance program provides a unique experience which contributes to the holistic training and development of pre-service teachers. The strong community motivates me in my studies and training and also provides me with support in achieving my goals in becoming a teacher.
Jenna N., 2024, Inaburra School
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"The Teaching Schools Alliance program has been incredibly instrumental in both my professional and personal development as a Christian educator. The program offers rich practical experiences that have allowed me to develop strong connections between my theoretical understanding of teaching and its practical application in a classroom."
Rebecca N., 2025, The Scots College
Shape The Future
Become The Teacher You Were Made To Be
Your journey to impact lives starts here. Whether you’re ready to take the leap or still exploring, we’re here to help you discover the possibilities ahead. Send your expression of interest to start today, or reach out to learn more about how you can make a difference in the classroom and beyond.
