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Principals and schools
Te Wā Whakatā Whakaako mō ngā Tumuaki Kura Tuarua

Secondary Principals' Sabbatical

Reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning with a paid sabbatical
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The Secondary Principals' Sabbatical gives you paid leave so you can reflect, rejuvenate and undertake professional learning. Each year, we offer 40 paid full-time equivalent sabbaticals to principals in state-integrated secondary schools.

There are 3 sabbatical types available:

  • A 10-week sabbatical, which may be taken in 2 blocks with school-board approval.
  • A 5-week sabbatical.
  • A 3-week sabbatical. 

Blocks must be a minimum of 3 complete weeks.

You can also apply for a reimbursement of costs clearly associated with your sabbatical to a maximum of NZD$5,000.

Application period currently closed

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

Key sabbatical information

Secondary Principals' Sabbatical 2025
Number of sabbaticals available
40
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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