Primary Teachers’ Study Award

• complete a qualification
• improve an existing qualification
• study a new qualification in a new or different curriculum area
• undertake research
• undertake study that is relevant and adds value to education
• undertake study into effective school management and leadership.

To apply for a Primary Teachers' Study Award, you must:

• hold a current Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate (Category One)
• be a full-time or part-time teacher employed in a state or state-integrated New Zealand primary school
• have the support of your principal and school board or employer
• be employed under the Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (PTCA) or applicable individual employment agreement (IEA). Principals employed under the Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement (PPCA) are also eligible to apply
• have at least 3 years’ experience as a fully certificated teacher in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools
• have not received a TeachNZ study award or sabbatical in the last 5 years.

You cannot receive a study award at the same time as being appointed to a Kāhui Ako | Community Teacher (across community/schools) role. However, you may apply for an award if the study entitlement is not taken up until the conclusion of the Kāhui Ako | Community Teacher role.