Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship (MC-TEACHSI)

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship is a two-year full time initial teacher education course with a paid teaching internship in a Secondary school. The qualification prepares Interns to teach across the secondary years 7-12 with specialist knowledge in two learning areas, and provides an introduction into a third learning area to expand their knowledge and employability.

The course enables both recent graduates and experienced career-change professionals who have the discipline knowledge and personal skills needed for a career in teaching to enter the profession in a highly structured and supported way.

For the duration of the course Interns are employed in a Secondary school on a full time load (1.0 full time equivalent FTE), inclusive of teaching responsibilities for up to four days per week (maximum 0.8 FTE teaching load) and one day (0.2 FTE) time release for study. Interns are employed as a paraprofessional with Permission to Teach (Internship) from the Victorian Institute of Teaching (or equivalent Australian state/territory-based authority for Interns with a school appointment outside Victoria).

The coursework component of the course is structured around three study intensives held during summer (on-campus) and winter (online), and online study completed during the University semesters.

Ongoing support through the course is provided by School-based Mentor Teachers and Clinical Specialists from the Faculty of Education (FoE), to ensure Interns build confidence in the classroom and meet the Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) Graduate Teacher Standards. The FoE Clinical Model of Teaching integrates theory and practice, enabling Interns to develop the professional skills to work with learners of all abilities.

The Master of Teaching (Secondary) Internship promotes a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing and being. There is a focus on wellbeing for both the student and the teacher, along with prioritising sustainable practices. The course will prepare graduates to become leaders in the profession and extend their capabilities through work integrated learning that links authentic real world professional experiences with disciplinary theory.