In New Zealand, we believe in a holistic approach to learning. Our bicultural early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki, highlights four principles and five strands to support in developing an inclusive, child-led approach to teaching and learning. The principles that underpin the curriculum ... Read More →
Beginner Teachers
5 Ways Relief Teaching Can Help You Secure Your Dream Job
Beginner Teachers, Relief Teaching, Teach in NZ
ep.education's Amy Whiting and Zaf Burns know a thing or two about relief teaching (CRT/substitute/supply). Here they explain just some ways that relief teaching benefits your teaching career and can help you land your dream teaching role. 1. Exposure to schools or centres Whether you've just ... Read More →
Primary teachers transitioning to ECE
Beginner Teachers, Continuing Education, ECE, Job Seeking, Teach in NZ
Sometimes, the teaching sector you trained in isn't the one you want to stay in. Maybe you finished your primary teaching qualification and realised you prefer working with younger kids, or maybe you'd rather work in an early childhood centre instead of a school. Whatever the reason, we're here to ... Read More →
8 Ideas for Keeping Up With Education and Connecting With Other Educators
Beginner Teachers, Job Seeking
When you’ve finished your teaching qualification but haven't yet landed your first teaching role, it can be easy to feel a bit out of touch with other educators and what’s happening in the education sector. This can be really hard if you’re used to being surrounded by other teachers in your classes ... Read More →
Your First Year of Teaching
Beginner Teachers
Today marks the first day of Term 1 for many primary and secondary schools. If you've just had your first day ever teaching, congratulations! You're at the start of a fantastic and rewarding career. Beginning your teaching journey is really exciting but can be pretty nerve-wracking, and it's always ... Read More →
A Few Notes on Teacher Registration
Beginner Teachers, Teach in NZOver the last few months some of our consultants have been approached by final-year students about teacher registration. We thought we'd answer a few of the questions in this blog post. Before we go on, please note we are not experts on teacher registration. The organisation to refer your questions ... Read More →