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    If you’re interested in partnering with our Schools program, please contact Brent Carlyle at +6141 7832 319

KICKSTART THE CAREER OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS

AFL SportsReady has been delivering Traineeships in schools for over 20 years. Supporting schools and over 3,000 young people to commence their careers with over 30% becoming teachers! At a time when teacher workload is increasing and the administrative burden is taking its toll, our program has demonstrated – time and again – to ease the pressures teachers and school staff face.


Schools Traineeship Program
Supporting Schools
across Australia
for almost
THREE DECADES

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  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. Long-time School Partners Discuss Program Benefits

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. Message from the Federal Minister for Skills and Training

    The Program launch, endorsed by the Federal Minister for Skills and Training, the Hon. Brendan O’Connor

Schools Program Expressions of Interest

Schools Program Expressions of Interest


20+ Years

Since 2004 these Schools combined have had 393 Trainees!
Catholic College Sale, SALE Mount Lilydale Mercy College, LILYDALE
Bass Coast College, WONTHAGGI Notre Dame College, SHEPPARTON
Immanuel College, NOVAR GARDENS Peninsula Grammar, MOUNT ELIZA
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, MIRRABOOKA Siena College, CAMBERWELL
Marcellin College, BULLEEN Westminster School, MARION
Whitefriars College Inc, DONVALE

15+ Years

Since 2007 these Schools combined have had 141 Trainees!
Camberwell Grammar School, CANTERBURY Mornington Secondary College, MORNINGTON
John Paul College, FRANKSTON Benalla P-12 College, BENALLA
Great Southern Grammar School, KALGAN Berwick Secondary College, BERWICK

10+ Years

Since 2004 these Schools combined have had 184 Trainees!
Catholic College Wodonga, WODONGA Elisabeth Murdoch College, LANGWARRIN
St Bede's College, MENTONE Woodleigh School, LANGWARRIN SOUTH
St Aloysius College, ADELAIDE Wantirna College, WANTIRNA
Kingswood College, BOX HILL VIC Sacred Heart College, YARRAWONGA VIC
St Francis Catholic College, MELTON WEST Marist Regional College, BURNIE TAS
Woodcroft College, MORPHETT VALE SA Salesian College Sunbury, SUNBURY VICSalesian College Sunbury, SUNBURY VIC

 


FAQ’s

AFL SportsReady manages all Trainee administrative services over the duration of a Traineeship. We will support you every step of the way with a dedicated Field Officer to assist you with the work placement and ensure success and a dedicated Educator who will keep you updated on the progress of your Trainee’s education.

We do it all, so teachers can get on with the job of teaching.

Traineeship Completion Rate
86%


 

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. What does the AFL have to do with this?

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHO EMPLOYS THE TRAINEE?

    AFL SportsReady remains your trainee’s legal employer, however, the Trainee will be “hosted” at your place of business and will work for you.

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO MY SCHOOL?

    As the legal employer, AFL SportsReady takes care of all administrative matters including payroll, superannuation, WorkCover and the arrangement of the educational components of the Traineeship as well as recruitment.

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHO SELECTS THE TRAINEE TO WORK IN MY SCHOOL?

    AFL SportsReady will consult directly with you on your school’s needs and the qualities you are seeking in a Trainee. We will then shortlist applicants based on the identified criteria and present these to you for your consideration and your final decision. You have the final say in who gets the job.

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. what course will be suitable and how is the education organised as part of the traineeship program ?

    AFL SportsReady will work with the host employer to determine the most suitable qualification based on the duties the Trainee will undertake.  A dedicated AFL SportsReady Educator will host regular training sessions to support the Trainee to achieve their qualification. 

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. WHAT IS THE COST OF TAKING ON A TRAINEE (superannuation / wages / registration/ workcover and education)

    As the Trainee’s legal employer, AFL SportsReady pays the Trainee and manages all of their leave, superannuation, education/qualification and WorkCover.

    Costs vary on when the Trainee completed high school and their qualification.

    For a recent school leaver, you can expect to pay from $21.77 per hour* + GST for the Trainee. This cost includes salary, superannuation, education fees, WorkCover and our support staff.

    Host employers may be eligible to receive incentive payments at 6 months of the Traineeship for a total of $1,750 payment back to you.

    The cost for Trainees can often be paid for from project budgets rather than headcount which offers enormous flexibility to Principals! *Subject to Government changes to the National Training Wage.

Please contact our team for any further information.

  • plus Created with Sketch. minus Created with Sketch. CONTACT

    If you’re interested in partnering with our Schools program, please contact Brent Carlyle at +6141 7832 319

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