Primary Teachers' Sabbatical

The Primary Teachers' Sabbatical gives you paid leave for 10 school weeks so you can reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning. Each year, we offer 50 sabbaticals to teachers in state or state-integrated primary schools. 

Application period currently closed

Key sabbatical information

Eligibility

To apply for a Primary Teachers' Sabbatical, you must:

• be employed as a primary teacher in a New Zealand state or state-integrated school
• have support from your school's principal and school board, or employer
• hold a current Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate (Category One)
• have completed at least 5 years' service as a teacher, at least three of which must have been spent in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools
• be employed under the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA) or applicable individual employment agreement (IEA).

We give preference to applicants who have not received a study award or sabbatical in the last 5 years. 

Contact us

If you have any questions, we’re here to help.  

Email: teacher.studyawards@education.govt.nz

Freephone: 0800 165 225