Specialist Classroom Teacher (SCT) and Specialist Teacher (ST)
The Specialist Classroom Teacher (SCT) role was implemented in secondary schools across New Zealand in 2006 and was followed shortly after by the Specialist Teacher (ST) role in area schools.
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Expert inquiry panel calls for changes to new secondary school qualification system
An expert panel of educationalists is calling for changes to the new secondary school qualifications system to ensure it retains sufficient flexibility to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.
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Call for nominations for PPTA's Te Huarahi Māori Motuhake 2027-2028
This is a call for positions on PPTA Te Wehengarua's Te Huarahi Māori Motuhake, which provides advice to the Executive on matters affecting kaiako and ākonga Māori in secondary and area schools.
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Working in a Charter School
As teachers in a charter school are employed under private contracts, not nationwide collective agreements, there is no guarantee that you will continue with the standard conditions of state sector teachers including these stated below.
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Annual Conference Papers 2026
All the papers that are going to this year's Annual Conference are online now for you to read and have your say.
Soon, you will be invited to a PPTA branch meeting in your school to discuss the papers and enable your branch to feed your views into your r
Addressing Unmet Need : A Roadmap to an Inclusive Education System
Every young person in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves equitable access to quality education and the support they need to thrive. However, secondary schools are facing increasing challenges as growing student needs outpace available resources.
Mahi Tika: Learning to make a difference
Mahi Tika is the professional development programme for PPTA members. Mahi Tika courses are practical adult education seminars based on case studies, collaborative problem-solving and discussion. The courses are delivered by PPTA field officers each year
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Replacing NCEA: the new qualification
NCEA is being retired and two new qualifications are being introduced to replace it. The new qualifications will be significantly different in terms of subject choice, marking system, and assessment types.
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Sunlight not secrecy needed for curriculum reform
By Chris Abercrombie, PPTA Te Wehengarua president
Expert inquiry panel calls for changes to new secondary school qualification system
An expert panel of educationalists is calling for changes to the new secondary school qualifications system to ensure it retains sufficient flexibility to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.
Tribunal report confirms curriculum reforms breached Treaty principles
The Waitangi Tribunal's findings on the Government's curriculum reforms confirm many of the concerns raised by Māori educators, curriculum experts, and the wider education sector throughout the reform process.