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A teacher and two secondary school students at a table and chatting in a library
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A teacher and two secondary school students at a table and chatting in a library
Current teachers
Te Wā Whakatā Whakaako mō te Kaiako Kura Tuarua

Secondary Teachers' Sabbatical

Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
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A teacher and two secondary school students at a table and chatting in a library

The Secondary 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 secondary schools. 40 of these sabbaticals are based on service.

Application period currently closed 

The application period for the 2025 Secondary Teachers’ Sabbatical closed on 8 May 2024. We will be accepting applications again in 2025.

Key sabbatical information

Secondary Teachers' Sabbaticals 2025
Number of sabbaticals available
50
Application period opening date
3 April 2024
Application period closing date
8 May 2024
Outstanding document due date
15 May 2024
Notification date
17 July 2024

Contact us

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

Email: teacher.studyawards@education.govt.nz

Freephone: 0800 165 225 

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