Study Awards for Primary Principals

Primary Teachers' Study Award Leave

Each year there are 75 full-time teacher equivalent (FTTE) study leave positions available to teachers and principals, in state or state integrated schools, who are covered by the Primary Teachers' Collective Agreement (PTCA) and the Primary Principals' Collective Agreement (PPCA). The award provides time for part-time or full-time study in agreed educational priority areas.

The recipient's school receives relief funding, in accordance with the PPCA, while the recipient is on leave.

Purpose

A study award is to provide time away from teaching to enable you to:

• complete a qualification or improve an existing qualification
• undertake study to obtain qualifications in a new or different curriculum area
• undertake research or other study of relevance and value to education
• obtain practical knowledge and skill related experience in a curriculum area
• engage in research or study into effective school management and leadership.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a study award, you must be either a:

• primary teacher or
• primary principal.

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Primary Principal's Sabbatical

Each year there are 100 paid positions, each of one term based on 10 weeks duration available to principals, in state or state integrated primary schools, covered by the Primary Principals' Collective Agreement (PPCA).

The recipient's school receives relief funding, according to the PPCA, while the recipient is on leave.

Purpose

The purpose of the sabbatical leave scheme is to provide a sustained period of time as part of a principal's career pathway to engage in a balance of professional learning, reflection and rejuvenation.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a sabbatical award, you must have:

• at least five years' service as a principal in a state or state integrated school
• the support of the board of trustees, including any agreed costs.

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Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison NZEALS Scholarship

One scholarship of $4,500 is available to cover economy air travel, accommodation and any course fees for the programme organised.  The scholar will be responsible for other costs of subsistence, additional travel, medical insurance, etc.

The Ministry of Education will fund the employment of a relief teacher for up to four weeks provided the scholarship is awarded to a staff member of a state or state integrated primary school, intermediate school, area school or secondary school and subject to the granting of leave with pay to the scholar by the board of trustees .

Purpose

To allow an education administrator to undertake study and/or a programme of visits to schools or other education-related institutions in New Zealand or overseas.

When to apply

Applications for the Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison scholarship open 1 August and close on 30 September annually.  The winner will be announced approximately one month after the closing date and the award will be presented at the bi-annual New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society (NZEALS) Conference.

For further information on the eligibility criteria and scholarship benefits please visit the NZEALS website.

Applications and enquiries should be addressed to:

NZEALS National Secretary
c/- Avonside Girls High School
180 Avonside Drive
Christchurch 8006
Tel (03) 326 5707 fax (03) 389 9250
Email principal@avonside.school.nz [no spam]