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 →
Relief Teaching
Top 5 Reasons to Relief Teach with ep.education
International, Job Seeking, Relief Teaching, Teach in NZ
Relief teaching (supply/substitute) can be the perfect way to get work/life balance - but why should you choose ep.education over one of the other options out there? Here Maddie Cole from our Temporary Recruitment Team outlines the top 5 reasons to relief teach with ep.education: Reason 1: We ... Read More →
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 →
Ambassador Teachers with ep.education
Relief Teaching, Teach in NZ
Top 10 FAQ's about our Ambassador Programme. What is the ep.education Ambassador Programme? The Ambassador Programme is a guaranteed agreement between us and you to ensure regular and consistent work throughout the school year. It allows us to provide an exceptional service to our partner ... Read More →
What Relieving in Winter Taught Me
Relief Teaching
This is a guest blog post by Scott King, Team Leader of Education Personnel's Temporary Division and former primary teacher. Winter - the time when every relief teacher's wildest dreams come true - the possibility of work on tap for a couple of terms. Winter is also a time when even the most ... Read More →
Your Relief Questions Answered
Relief Teaching
Scott King is Education Personnel's head of temporary recruitment. He has taught all over the world (including a few stints as a relief teacher), and loves to help teachers just starting their teaching journey. When you start out relief teaching, there's a lot you don't know, and you're more or less ... Read More →
13 Fantastic Resources for Beginning Relief Teachers
Relief Teaching
It's the beginning of autumn, and already we've noticed the days getting cooler, staff members getting sick and a hugely increased demand for relief teachers. If you're planning on relieving this year, it's important to have resources to draw upon - whether these are teaching resources, supportive ... Read More →
Make Your First Day of Relief Teaching Easy with these Paperwork Tips
Relief Teaching
At Education Personnel we are strong advocates for the benefits of relief teaching, particularly for teachers who are just starting their careers in the education sectors. It gives teachers experience in schools and centres with different deciles, philosophies, sizes and age groups, and is a ... Read More →