Employment

 Recent Government measures such as: 

• the introduction of classroom release time for primary teachers;
• the implementation of the final step of the Primary Staffing Improvements in 2007; and
• the changed funding formula which will enable schools to reduce teacher/pupil ratios in new entrant classes

are also expected to increase opportunities for primary teachers in Auckland and some other parts of the country.

There are a number of ways you can find a teaching position:

• You can apply directly to schools which are advertising vacancies.  Vacancies can be found in the Education Gazette or the Education Gazette Online, and are continuously updated.
• Or you can work through recruitment agencies the Ministry of Education has approved.

The change from student teacher to teacher can be demanding which is why new teachers are well supported. Under the Beginning Teacher Allowance first year teachers are given time out of the classroom per week for advice and guidance purposes.  In their second year, time out from the classroom is also granted but for a lesser period.  The school board is responsible for applying for the allowance on the teacher's behalf.