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Trainee Teacher Program


GROW. TEACH. TRANSFORM.

The Southland College Trainee Teacher Program (SCTTP), a program of the Pacific Group of Christian Schools, is more than a pathway to becoming a qualified teacher, it is a Christ-centred journey of growth, discipleship, and professional formation, which is designed to benefit student education.

Shaping Christ-Centred Educators


Established within the Pacific Group of Christian Schools, the program equips future educators to teach with purpose, lead with faith, and impact lives for God’s Kingdom.

Each trainee is mentored by a Master Teacher within one of our schools, gaining hands-on classroom experience while studying through an accredited tertiary institution such as Christian Heritage College. This combination of academic study and practical learning provides a strong foundation for both teaching excellence and spiritual growth.

The SCTTP follows a development pathway that moves from early observation to confident independent teaching, ensuring trainees are well-prepared to step into classrooms as Christ-centred educators.

The program includes:

Mentoring & Formation

Regular guidance from Master Teachers, Campus Coordinators, and experienced leaders.

Practical Experience

Two days per week of paid school-based work, alongside structured observation, participation and teaching opportunities.

Professional Development

Ongoing training, guided reflection, and program-wide gatherings designed to grow both faith and teaching practice.

A Christ-Centred Apprenticeship Pathway

Trainees combine accredited university study with in-school formation, mentoring, and hands-on practise grounded in a Christian vision for teaching.

Christian Heritage College
Teach For A Purpose
Pacific Coast Christian School

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“Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants”
Deuteronomy 32:2

A Christ-Centred Pathway into Teaching


The Southland College Trainee Teacher Program is a Christ-centred journey of spiritual formation and purpose-driven impact. Trainees are equipped to teach with purpose, lead with faith and shape the next generation for God’s Kingdom.

Teach with purpose

Educate with excellence and eternal impact.

Grow through experience

Build wisdom, skill, and purpose through practice.

Impact lives

Inspire hearts and minds through Christ-centred teaching.