Our Program
The Calvary Teaching School provides a Christ-focused, innovative and practical teacher training program where Pre-Service Teachers are placed in a classroom from the first day of their degrees.
With the care and supervision of a dedicated Mentor Teacher, Pre-Service Teachers experience first-hand the rhythm of a school year within a supportive Christian school community. The embedded practice model provides school-based teacher training in partnership with Christian Heritage College to shape the Pre-Service for the role of a Christian school teacher.
“Christian schools will not remain Christian without Christian members of staff who are educated to think and practice Christianly. Christian schools need staff who are well grounded in their faith and engaged in ongoing formation. Future proofing Christian schooling in Australia depends on how schools’ source and develop staff members in Christian thinking, practice and teaching."
— Dr Craig Murison, Chief Executive Officer Christian Heritage College, Dip Teach, Bed, Adv DipCMin & Bib St, MLM, DProf (Trans St)
The Teaching School Difference
The Calvary Teaching School provides a Christ-focused, innovative and practical teacher training program where Pre-Service Teachers are placed in a classroom from the first day of their degrees. With the care and supervision of a dedicated Mentor Teacher, Pre-Service Teachers experience first-hand the rhythm of a school year within a supportive Christian school community. The embedded practice model provides school-based teacher training in partnership with Christian Heritage College to shape the Pre-Service Teacher for the role of a Christian school teacher.
Successful applicants will receive:
- Part time employment at an exemplar Christian School
- Excellent employment opportunities
- The Calvary Teaching school is invested in developing quality classroom-ready teachers who are passionate about teaching
School Based Training
It takes a village to raise a teacher.
A unique pathway is planned for the Pre-Service with employment at Calvary Christian College from Day One of their degree Pre-Service Teachers completing a Bachelor’s degree experience 450 days of school-based experience and Master’s Pre-Service Teachers experience 240 days of school-based experience in several schools throughout their degree, providing a breadth of experience. School communities offer the support and challenge necessary to encourage personal growth, confidence and development of the craft of teaching.
Mentor Support
A mutually beneficial experience.
- The Mentor Teacher plays a vital role in the formation of the Pre-Service Teacher, modelling exemplar teaching, encouraging deep reflection on practice and shaping the Pre-Service Teacher’s understanding of authentic Christian education.
- The relationship between Mentor and Pre-Service Teacher is significant, benefiting both as they journey together, honing the craft of teaching and improving student outcomes and experience.
- Immediate on-the-job application of the learnt theory is provided in supportive Christ-centred learning communities under the guidance of dedicated mentors.
The Teaching School Network
The embedded practice teacher training model is a growing focus across Queensland, with several Independent Schools throughout the State embarking on partnership with Christian Heritage College to deliver a unique teacher training programme.
A supportive and challenging learning community.
- A holistic approach to teacher formation, providing wellbeing support, professional and spiritual mentoring.
- Bespoke training sessions to equip Pre-Service Teachers with the skills and knowledge to be classroom ready.
Tertiary Training
Christ-centred teacher training.
Through its partnership with tertiary provider Christian Heritage College, the Teaching School offers a range of accredited courses, including the Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary); Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Secondary and Master of Teaching (Primary or Secondary) based on a biblical worldview. Christian Heritage College Mission is “to be a relevant and redemptive voice influencing Australian society for God and the common good through the integration of faith, learning and scholarship”
Christian Heritage College. (2024). CHC Vision & Values.
Courses
At Calvary Teaching School we offer the following study courses in partnership with Christian Heritage College:
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) provides initial teacher education for people who wish to work in primary school (Years P-6) classroom settings. The Bachelor of Education (Primary) contains four strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experience.
This Bachelor of Education (Secondary) provides initial teacher education for people who wish to work in secondary school (Years 7-12) classroom settings. The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) contains four strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experiences.
The course provides initial teacher education for people who wish to work in secondary school (Years 7-12) classroom settings, with a Humanities focus. It contains four strands: Christian Studies, Education Studies, Discipline Studies (including Discipline Content and Curriculum and Pedagogy) and Professional Experiences.
The Master of Teaching (Primary) provides students with an understanding of the primary school sector, focusing on skills and abilities in literacy, numeracy, curriculum content, and information and communication technologies, which are integrated into each unit. Students are equipped with an understanding of diversity and differentiated learning strategies that foster learning for all children. Students are able to undertake a primary specialisation in either English or Mathematics.
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) provides foundational understandings of the Secondary school contexts (Year 7 – Year 12), with a particular emphasis on teaching from a Christian perspective. The course equips students with effective teaching and learning strategies to apply their knowledge, expertise and experience to engage the adolescent learner. Students are equipped to integrate Christian worldview perspectives into their teaching.