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*Frequently Asked Questions*
Appointments to teaching positions in secondary schools
- Promise to new teachers
Certification
Community Liaison Trial
Changes starting in 2026
Day relievers
Estimating hours of work for additional payment duties
Fast track teacher education (Teach First NZ)
Fixed-term agreements
Health and Safety
My Page Upgrade
Parental provisions
Part-time teachers
Pay
Practising Certificate
Professional growth cycle
Professional learning and development (PLD)
Sick leave
Study awards, sabbaticals and study support grants
Surplus staffing and reorganisation
Teacher supply
Teaching Council of Aotearoa NZ
Tomorrow's Schools review
Working in a Charter School
Workload (hours of work)
Registration and certification
- Teacher Registration and Certification

Advice & Issues

PPTA Te Wehengarua advice and information on topical and current education and teacher employment issues.

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