Professional Experience @ HG

Join the Hills Grammar Professional Experience Program

Hills Grammar invites you to engage in our Professional Experience Program where you will join with us in our vision of: Extraordinary Education: Growing Minds, Discovering Passions, Nurturing Character.

We are committed to excellence in teacher growth and mentoring, guided by a team of experienced educational leaders and researchers.

Why Choose Hills Grammar?

University and TAFE education students can gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for their careers in education.

We offer Professional Experience Placements in Early Childhood, Junior and Senior Schools.

Undertaking Professional Experience Placements at Hills Grammar provides:

• A bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application
• Real-world teaching experience in a supportive environment
• Immersion in a vibrant, collegial and collaborative learning community culture
• Experienced Mentor Supervising Teachers who are well versed in mentoring, teaching and learning
• A school Induction and personalised learning plan provided by our Director of Professional Learning, Dr Chris Furner
• A walk through our whole school pedagogy – Deeper Water, Deeper Learning and how this applies to the PE Placement
• Additional PE PL sessions including observations of classes across the school, classroom management strategies and enriching higher order thinking and creativity in a range of learning environments
• An invitation to attend our Learning Centre Professional Learning Programs, free of charge.

Application Process

The application process begins with contacting Dr Christine Furner, Director of Professional Learning, at Hills Grammar.

Dr Furner has a PhD in how teachers learn across their career stages in school contexts and is well versed in assisting pre-service / early career teachers to think through Professional Experience options.

Please email Dr Furner at hg.professionallearning@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au and note:

• The University/ TAFE that you attend
• A brief description  of the Professional Experience Placement Stage  - Early Childhood, Junior or Senior School
• Preferred Junior School Stage or Senior School Department / subject/s  
• Probable Placement dates (if known)
• Your phone number

 Dr Christine Furner will then call you within one week of your email to discuss options.

We look forward to hearing from you.