Abbotsleigh Teacher Education Scholarship of offer for ECTs

A unique opportunity is available for early childhood teachers (ECTs) who wish to work at Abbotsleigh, a leading Independent School within the Greater Sydney area. 

The scholarship is valued at $12,000 per annum for full-time bachelor’s degree, tenable for up to one year, or $9,000 for full-time master’s degree, tenable for up to nine months, for students in their final year of study.

To be eligible for the scholarship, the following criteria must be met: 

• be currently enrolled to study full-time within the School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney in the final year of one of the following degrees:

• Bachelor of Education (early childhood)
• Bachelor of Education (secondary)
• Bachelor of Education (primary)
• Master of Teaching (early childhood)
• Master of Teaching (secondary)
• Master of Teaching (primary).

• be conducting study in one or more of the following areas of study:

• • Early Learning
  • Primary Education
  • Secondary Education – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Commerce/Business Studies/Economics, History.

• have a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 75 across the past two years of study

• be willing to complete the following at Abbotsleigh School as a Bachelor’s degree student:

• • spend one day a week (or equivalent) Placement at the School for School Terms 1, 2 and 3
  • undertake an unpaid internship at the School during School Term 4
  • receive guidance from a mentor teacher, and
  • participate in academic, pastoral and co-curricular activities.

• be willing to complete the following at Abbotsleigh School as a Master’s degree student:

• • spend one day a week (or equivalent) at the School for Terms 1 and 2
  • undertake an unpaid internship at the School during School Term 3
  • receive guidance from a mentor teacher, and
  • participate in academic, pastoral and co-curricular activities.

This scholarship is funded by Abbotsleigh School. Applications may be made here.