Primary Teacher Scholarship

Scholarship at Newington College  

The Primary Teacher Education Scholarship provided by Newington College offers a unique opportunity to work across our preparatory areas, supporting student learning within our school. The scholarship is valued at $12,000 for one year only and will be awarded to a student with a strong academic record who will contribute to the curricular and co-curricular life of Newington throughout the school year. 

Students with an interest in or expertise in Mathematics, Science, or English and Literacy development will be highly regarded. However, students from all areas of interest in teaching stages 1–3 are encouraged to apply. 

During the year, the recipient will have the opportunity to be fully involved in the life of the College, including: 

• being embedded in the Junior School and mentored by experienced teachers
• participating in wellbeing and pastoral programs
• involvement in the co-curricular life of the school
• access to the professional learning and other resources provided by the College.

The recipient will be involved in co-curricular activities and supporting learning through classroom co-teaching. It will equate to 10 hours per week which can be flexibly negotiated around university commitments. The recipient will be expected to complete their internship or major professional experience at the College. 

Selection will be made by consideration of a written application and a subsequent interview for shortlisted candidates. Continuation of the scholarship is dependent on maintaining a high academic standard, and the recipient must achieve satisfactory progress in practical experience and professional studies throughout their final year. 

For further enquiries about this scholarship, please contact Benjamin Barrington-Higgs, Deputy, Preparatory Schools & ELC at or

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you will need to be undertaking your final year of initial teacher education in 2026 in a course that qualifies you to teach in a primary school setting. 

About Newington CollegeNewington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity, kindness and open-mindedness, and that also applies to everyone who works here – from the teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.    

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, the College has more than two thousand students across four vibrant campuses from our Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. In 2026, Newington will enter an exciting new phase as the College transitions to co-education starting with Kindergarten and Grade Five, becoming fully co-educational by Our students will enter a world that will require them to walk and work alongside all genders collaboratively, respectfully and empathetically as colleagues, employers, employees, partners, parents and friends. We want to ensure the College remains a vibrant, contemporary institution, in step with the society it is part of. 

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans is available on the College website:  

To Apply 

To apply for the Newington College Scholarship, you are required to provide the following: 

• A resume (2 page maximum) illustrating relevant background along with a one-page statement indicating the reasons behind your interest in working with Newington College, including how you might contribute to the co-curricular program; (Please refer to to see the range of co-curricular activities).
• A copy of transcripts for tertiary degree(s).
• Contact details of two (2) referees.
• Copies of Professional Experience/Practicum Reports.
• Please note all supporting documents must be converted into a single PDF file.
• To be considered, please submit your application online by clicking the "Apply" button.