Requirement
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Evidence
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You are a New Zealand registered teacher
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Teacher registration number - your registration number was provided when your registration was approved. The number can be found on the Register of New Zealand Registered Teachers on the Council’s website. We will auto-populate your practising certificate application with your registration number.
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You have completed at least two years of uninterrupted teaching in the last five years. OR
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An endorsement from your professional leader that you meet the Standards | Ngā Paerewa as required for your practising certificate type
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A list of your teaching positions in the last five years.
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You have completed a teacher refresh process
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Evidence of completion of your practice plan or Teacher Education Refresh programme
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You have completed satisfactory professional development in the past three years
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An endorsement from your professional leader, that you have completed satisfactory professional development in the past three years.
This can include your participation in your setting's agreed professional growth cycle.
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You are committed to the expectations in the Code | Ngā Tikanga Matatika
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A declaration that you are committed to the values and expectations in the Code | Ngā Tikanga Matatika;
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A declaration about any matters for which you are under investigation, that might impact your teaching or ability to meet the requirements of the Code | Ngā Tikanga Matatika.
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You have a satisfactory NZ police vet
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Your consent for the Council to apply to New Zealand Police for your police vet;
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Confirmation of the types of current, verified identity documents that you provided to your identity referee.
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You are physically and mentally able to carry out a teaching role safely and satisfactorily
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A declaration that you do not have a condition that would affect your ability to teach safely and satisfactorily.
If required: Any additional evidence, such as a medical certificate, to support your ability to teach.
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You have continued to develop and practice te reo me ngā tikanga Māori
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A declaration that you have continued to develop and practise te reo me ngā tikanga Māori while practising as a teacher;
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An endorsement by your professional leader, that you have shown progress in te reo me ngā tikanga Māori as required by the Standards | Ngā Paerewa
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