COVID-19: Changes to Council services
Our office will be closed and the way we’re able to deliver our services to teachers will temporarily change – we thank you for your kindness and patience as we learn to work in this new way. Please visit this special COVID-19 Updates webpage to learn how Council servics are impacted by the lockdown.
Please email rather than call!
Due to COVID19 restrictions our office is now closed and our kaimahi are working remotely. Therefore, we ask that you please email any queries you might have to our contact centre staff at enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz, rather than calling. Thank you!
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In March's Matatū read about our submission to Select Committe, watch a Q&A with CE Lesley Hoskin, and become informed about ECE endorsements.
Historic Abuse Allegations Against Teachers
A Royal Commission of inquiry is looking into what happened to children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care in Aoteoroa New Zealand between the years 1950-99. Although they are not limited to that timeframe. As part of this inquiry, allegations may be made against teachers.
New police vetting timeframes
Vetting requests for teachers will now be processed in the standard 20 working days or more following the expiration of our expedited vetting service agreement with Police. We encourage you to please submit your application for renewal as soon as possible.
Hear the stories of two provisionally certificated early childhood teachers ready to leave the profession and why they chose to stay (spoiler alert: caring, supportive and effective mentoring).
Give Nothing to Racism - resources for our teachers
The teaching profession is in a unique position as leaders and changemakers of society; we know you are committed to ensuring our tamariki and rangatahi are supported to feel, think, feel and behave in inclusive ways.
Teaching Council election results
All teachers can now renew full practising certificates online (EC30)
The online renewal process is fast and efficient for teachers and leaders in early childhood education (ECE), primary and secondary schools.