Primary Principals' Sabbaticals

Primary Principals' Sabbatical

The Primary Principals' Sabbatical gives you paid leave for 10 school weeks so you can reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning. Each year, we offer 105 sabbaticals to principals in state or state-integrated primary schools.

Long-Serving Primary Principals' Sabbatical

Following the settlement of the Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement (PPCA) in 2023, we are now offering 20 Long-Serving Principals' Sabbaticals of 20 weeks for experienced principals from 2024.

Application period currently closed

Key sabbatical information

Eligibility

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

• be employed under the Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement (PPCA) or applicable individual employment agreement (IEA)
• be employed as a primary principal in a New Zealand state or state-integrated school
• have the support of your school board or employer, including any agreed costs
• hold a current Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate (Category One)
• have completed at least 5 years' service as a principal in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools.

To be eligible for the Long-Serving Primary Principals' Sabbatical, you must have completed at least 15 years' service as a principal in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools.

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