Shape your future in Christian Education
The MCC Trainee Teacher Program is a purposeful paid pathway into Christian education, designed to equip emerging teachers with the confidence, character, and practical skills required to thrive in the classroom.
Built on three foundational pillars, Self, Practice, and Community, the program supports pre-service teachers as they grow spiritually, professionally, and personally within a Christ-centred learning environment.
Through meaningful development, hands-on experience, and a supportive Christian community, trainees are prepared to become impactful Christian educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
Program benefits
Paid practicum placement leave
Competitive pay rates during your traineeship
Up to $5,000 financial grant opportunities to assist with tertiary costs
Permission to Teach (PTT) opportunities in your final year
Trainee Teacher Program FAQs
MCC Trainee Teachers continue to be paid if they are fulfilling placement off site.
Yes. All of our Trainee teachers are enrolled in and currently studying Education.
Trainee Teachers experience all aspects of teaching at MCC. From roll marking, to preparing lessons with teaching teams and delivering explicit teaching, Trainee Teachers are given opportunities to develop their teaching skills well before they step into their own classrooms.
We understand that juggling university studies and working is big, and can support various working loads for our Trainee Teachers.
The Trainee Teacher Programme is suitable for teaching students who are at different stages of their degree.
As well as being guided by our Teaching and Learning teams, MCC Trainee Teachers attend regular personal development and mentoring sessions with our Executive Principal, Mr David Gleeson. Trainee Teachers also partake in MCC staff personal development opportunities alongside their colleagues.
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What community feels like at MCC
How we invest in you
The step by step process
Submit your resume, cover letter and supporting documents via our online portal here.
Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview.
Successful applicants receive a formal offer to join the Trainee Teacher program.
We journey with you through your education degree while working at MCC to gain a deeper understanding of Christian education, practical experience, professional mentoring in a supportive environment.
You graduate from your degree and become a fully qualified teacher here at MCC, utilising skills you’ve developed throughout your degree to approach day one of teaching with confidence.