Police vetting for school property projects
Requirement for Police vetting for property-related workersBoards of trustees are responsible for controlling worker access at a school. The Education Act 1989 requires you to obtain a Police vet of...
View ArticleEngagement reports and discussion papers
Advisory Group ReportThe Advisory Group report is a summary of the views of the 18 sector representatives who were provided comment about the proposed changes to the way the education funding system...
View ArticleEducation Funding System Review
We’ll be regularly updating this information, so keep checking back.It’s important to remember that we are still in the very early stages of the Review and no decisions have been made. It’s a very big...
View ArticleLearning Support (previously Special Education) Update information release
Title has changed:Learning Support (previouslySpecial EducationEducation)Update information release
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How to use the Education Sector Logon Provisioning Application
Schools and organisations can use EPA to request:an Education Sector Logon for a person at their school changes for users who already have an Education Sector Logondeactivate accounts for staff who are...
View ArticleLeave for area school principals
Area school principals are entitled to various kinds of leave. The different types and how much time you can have are covered in part 5part 5 of your collective agreement.Annual leaveSick leaveParental...
View ArticleSchool terms and holidays
Setting term dates for state and state-integrated schools2016 calendar2017 calendar2018 calendar2019 calendar2020 calendarDays schools must closeWhen schools may also closeEarly learning centresPrivate...
View ArticleMore information for setting school term dates
Setting school term datesThe length of the school year is measured in half days. A half day means that a school needs to be open for teaching and learning for either 2 hours in the morning or 2 hours...
View ArticleTrades Academies
Trades academies aim to get young New Zealanders engaged in education and equip tomorrow’s workforce with relevant skills by linking with the wider industry training system.On this pageGovernment's...
View ArticleVote Education information release
The following Ministry of Education documents have been published as part of the Budget 2016 process. The information published includes key Budget documents and decisions. Where information in these...
View ArticleProperty training and events
TrainingRegional sector forumsConsultant briefings TrainingBooking onto a training sessionEnrolments for our training sessions are managed through the Ministry’s Training Services website .If you have...
View ArticleResignation, dismissal and retirement
When ending employment, the employer and employee must comply with the provisions of the employment agreement and the Employment Relations Act 2000 .Voluntary resignation – teachers and...
View ArticleSurplus staffing
A principal’s position can be disestablished when a school closes or merges with another school.Other staff positions may reduce because of a review or reorganisation at the school.It’s really...
View ArticleGetting access to ENROL
Title has changed: Getting access to ENROL - DHB UsersTo get access for a District Health Board,to ENROL, fill in the DHB application form for ENROL access..Send the completed form to the Training...
View ArticleNew learning spaces for Kamo Intermediate
Kamo Intermediate School, which is in Whangarei, will get a new classroom block, made up of 4 flexible learning spaces.The new learning spaces will accommodate the school’s steadily increasing roll.In...
View ArticleThe Education (Update) Amendment Bill
The Bill is one aspect of the Minister of Education’s Education Work Programme. The Bill was introduced on 22 August. The Bill can be found here .Background In mid-2014 the Taskforce on Regulations...
View ArticleMinistry gives effect to Employment Court decision
“The decision came after a court challenge by the union representing support staff, the NZEI. Employees will, of course, be paid in full exactly what they are entitled to, based on the actual time they...
View ArticlePrimary principals
Employment AgreementsPerformance management and appraisalYour payCareer structure paymentsAllowancesLeaveOther benefits and entitlementsLeaving your jobSuperannuationSouth Australia and New Zealand...
View ArticleSpecial school principals’ allowance
If you are a principal of a special residential or non-residential school, you will be paid an allowance, as set out in clause 6.2.96.2.8 ofof the Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement.The allowance...
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