For beginning teachers
Find your next steps after graduating from your ITE programme
In this section
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Applying for registration
To enter the teaching profession, you first need to apply for and be granted Kaiako Whai Rēhitanga | Teacher Registration.
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Applying for a Tōmua | Provisional Practising Certificate
Tōmua | Provisional is the first practising certificate you will hold when you start teaching in New Zealand.
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Taking part in induction and mentoring
As a Tōmua | Provisional teacher you will have the guidance of a mentor teacher to support and give constructive feedback during your journey to full certification.
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Proof of identity
Identity checks are required for people working with children under the Children’s Act. It is also required by Police before we can submit a request for your Police vet.