Study Awards for Secondary Principals
Information about study awards, study leave positions, sabbaticals and prestigious awards available to teachers in secondary schools.
Secondary Principals' Sabbatical Leave
Each year there are 50 paid positions, each of one term based on 10 weeks duration, available to principals in state or state integrated secondary schools, covered by the Secondary Principals' Collective Agreement (SPCA).
Purpose
The purpose of the secondary principals' sabbatical leave scheme is to provide, during their career as a principal, a sustained period of time away from their school for professional learning activites, reflection and rejuvenation.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for sabbatical award, you must have:
- at least five years' service as a secondary or area principal in a state or state integrated school at the time of taking the sabbatical
- 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]