Trainee Teacher (CITE Alliance)

Maranatha Christian School is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as CITE Trainee Teachers in 2026.

Trainee Teachers are employed in the classroom for two days per week throughout the duration of their course, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive school environment. In addition to classroom teaching, trainees will participate in teaching rounds and tailored professional development activities coordinated by the CITE Alliance.

Applications are invited from individuals who are currently enrolled in or planning to enrol in: a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) or Master of Teaching (M.Teach) course at Eastern College Australia (ECA) or Christian Heritage College (CHC).

The goals of the Alliance are:

• To provide Christian schools with a supply of Biblically formed graduate teachers.
• To present pre-service teachers with a model of initial teacher education that is grounded in a Christian worldview.
• To ensure pre-service teachers are trained in best practice and ready to teach at the end of their studies.
• To contribute to the growth of teaching and learning capacity across the Christian education sector.

For more information about CITE Alliance Victoria, please visit: cite.vic.edu.au

Maranatha Christian School is a non-denominational and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from ELC to Year 12 across two campuses. We have been providing students with exceptional quality Christian education for over 55 years.

In our caring Christian school community, you’ll be mentored by experienced teachers, supported in your professional growth, and equipped with the skills you’ll need for a thriving teaching career - all while earning a salary.  You’ll also be actively involved in lesson preparation, providing feedback to students, supporting their pastoral and wellbeing needs, and engaging fully in the faith life of the school through devotions, assemblies and programs.

If you’re ready to blend study with meaningful, real-world teaching experience, this is your opportunity to grow your skills, your faith, and your future.

The successful applicant must:

• Be enrolled to study as a CITE Alliance student with Eastern College Australia or Christian Heritage College
• Have the confidence to become a positive and friendly team member.
• Be able to interact in a warm manner with a wide variety of people.
• Be a highly efficient and organised administration professional who can manage multiple priorities.
• Have high emotional intelligence and people skills.
• Share a personal alignment with the ethos of the School.

Some of the benefits of working at Maranatha include:

• A positive and supportive work environment
• A competitive salary and above award leave entitlements
• Free parking
• Onsite café
• Professional development opportunities
• Recognition
• Health and wellbeing
• Proactive Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

1. Express your interest through the CITE Alliance website
2. Make an application to study as a CITE Alliance student with Eastern College Australia or Christian Heritage College
3. Submit your Teaching Assistant application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.  A Position Description is available below. 

Applicants are to include a Resume, Letter of Application, Pastoral Reference Letter and complete the screening questions as part of the application process. Applicants will also need to provide a list of three referees. 

Apply now via the below link as applications close Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 4pm.

Please note: shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications and the recruitment process may conclude earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.