Competence concerns

We are committed to ensuring teachers meet the highest standard of quality for the success of children and young people.

In this section

  • Reporting a concern

    Concerns about a teacher’s conduct or competence come to the Teaching Council’s attention in different ways. Find out when and how to make a report or complaint.

  • Assessing a concern

    When we receive a report or complaint about a teacher, we must assess what the issue is and what the appropriate next steps should be.

  • Evaluating a concern

    Professional Practice Evaluators evaluate a teacher's practice using the Standards | Ngā Paerewa.