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Application Guide

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This PDF contains everything you need to complete your application for a 2020 Bilingual Education Study Award, including:• Application guide (pages 1–2) • Application form (pages 3–14) • Frequently asked questions (pages 15–19).

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2020 Bilingual Education Study AwardApplications close Monday 2 September 2019

About this Study Award

What is this award?The Bilingual Education Study Award aims to increase the supply of high-quality bilingual and immersion teachers by encouraging teachers and principals to increase their proficiency and skill in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.

The Bilingual Education Study Award is for teachers and principals in immersion and bilingual settings in early childhood education (ECE) services (including kōhanga reo, puna kōhungahunga, puna reo) and state or state-integrated primary or secondary schools (including kura kaupapa Māori, kura ā-iwi and other kura). The study award enables teachers and principals to study for one year towards a qualification to help them with their teaching practice.

In 2020, priority will be given to teachers and principals employed in immersion settings level 1 (teaching in te reo Māori 81–100% of the time) and level 2 (teaching in te reo Māori 51–80% of the time).

If you receive a study award, it is expected that you will:

• complete your nominated qualification during theterm of the study award

• return to either your previous role or a similar oneafter completing your study.

What does the study award provide?The study award provides paid leave to study and a contribution of up to $2,000 towards course fees.You will continue to receive your normal salary for the duration of the study award. The school or ECE service receives relief funding while you are on leave. ‘Normal salary’ includes all permanent salary units and allowances. Where fixed-term salary units and allowances are held, you should clarify with your principal whether these will continue to be paid. Any salary increases or increments during the period of leave still apply, according to the provisions of your collective agreement. The leave counts as service for most purposes.The leave of absence is for full-time or part-time study.The number of weeks is granted at the discretion of the selection panel, and is based on the study proposed in your application.If your application is successful, the Ministry of Education will contribute up to $2,000 towards your course fees. We will make this payment directly into your bank account in March or April 2020. It is your responsibility to pay your course fees to your tertiary institution.

How many are available this year? There are 18 full-time teacher equivalent (FTTE) Bilingual Education Study Awards available for 2020.

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Eligibility criteriaTo be eligible to apply for a Bilingual Education Study Award, you must:

• be fully registered as an early childhood, primary or secondary teacher or principal

• be permanently employed in a kōhanga reo, puna kōhungahunga, puna reo, licensed ECE service or a New Zealand state or state-integrated school as a Māori-medium immersion or bilingual teacher

• have proficiency in te reo Māori

• have teaching experience in immersion and bilingual settings

• be committed to developing your skills as a Māori-medium or bilingual teacher

• have the support of your employer (principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager or service provider).

How is my application assessed?First, your application will be checked to ensure it meets all the eligibility criteria outlined above. A selection panel, made up of representatives from the Ministry of Education, will then assess your application on the following:

• Current percentage of time spent teaching in a reo Māori immersion classroom. Priority will be given to teachers and principals employed in immersion settings level 1 (te reo Māori usage 81–100% of the time, level 2 (te reo Māori usage 51–80% of the time) and level 3 (te reo Māori usage 30% - 50%).

• Potential benefit for learners from your study, particularly in:

• te reo Māori

• tikanga Māori knowledge and skills you could include delivery of the curriculum and/or pedagogical areas.

• The quality of your application and study plan.

• Previous supported study leave (although study to complete a qualification will be considered).

Approval of leaveTeachers and principals who are granted a study award will be given leave by their principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager/service provider. On the application form, you are asked to provide evidence that the principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager/service provider support your application.

If you have not yet received support from your principal and board of trustees/employer ECE centre manager/service provider, you may still apply, but you will need to provide this information by Monday 9 September 2019 (one week after the closing date); otherwise your application cannot be assessed. You will need to explain why written confirmation from your principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager/service provider is not included with your application.

Expectations if you receive a study awardIf you receive a study award, you must:

• Notify us if there are any changes to your contact details, your employment status, your study plan, or if you take up a new position.

• Undertake the study as stated in your application.

• Be at school before and after taking up study leave if you are studying part-time or awarded less than a full year’s study leave (e.g. 20 or 32 school weeks rather than 40).

• Provide confirmation of enrolment and completion of study when requested.

• Provide us with a fees invoice and evidence of your bank account when applying for the fees contribution.

If you receive a study award and are subsequently appointed to another school, and continue to meet all eligibility criteria, you may transfer the study award with the agreement and support of your new principal and board of trustees/employer, subject to notifying us.

Your study award cannot be deferred to the next year.

If you decline the offer of a study award, you can re-apply with no prejudice in the future.

TimetableThe following is a timetable of the Bilingual Education Study Award process.

2 SEPTEMBER 2019Applications close.

9 SEPTEMBER 2019Closing date for submitting additional information.

DECEMBER 2019Relief teacher coding notices sent to schools subject to acceptance and leave dates being received.

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019Selection process.

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020Recipients provide confirmation of enrolment. Fees contribution paid to recipients.

11 OCTOBER 2019You will be notified of the result of your application.

JANUARY 2021Teachers and principals provide evidence of course results following completion of study leave.

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Application Form

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2020 Bilingual Education Study AwardPlease answer all questions. Applications close Monday 2 September 2019

If you need any help completing your application please refer to the frequently asked questions attached at the back of the application form. If you have any further questions, please contact TeachNZ by calling 0800 165 225 or emailing [email protected].

1. Personal detailsFirst name(s):

Middle name(s):

Preferred name:

Last name(s):

Home phone:

Work phone:

Mobile phone:

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy):

/ /

I am a New Zealand Citizen*

I am a Permanent Resident*

Gender (please tick):*

Female Gender diverse

Male Rather not say

Ethnicity (you may list up to three):*

Iwi (you may list up to three):*

*This information may be used for statistical purposes.Work email address:

Home email address:

Preferred email address (please tick): Work Home

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2. Te reo Māori proficiencyWhat is your proficiency level in te reo Māori? (please tick one):

Level 5: Complete proficiency in te reo Māori

Level 4: High competence in te reo Māori

Level 3: Moderate competence in te reo Māori

Level 2: Basic conversation in te reo Māori

Level 1: Basic routine language in te reo Māori

3. Current employment informationYou must be a fully registered and permanently employed teacher to be eligible to apply.

Teacher registration number:

Registration status (please tick): Full (F) Subject to Confirmation (STC)

Current position:

School teachers and principals only:MoE employee number (on your payslip): MoE school number:

Name of school:

Are you permanently employed? (please tick)You must be permanently employed to be eligible for the study award.

Yes No

Is your position full-time or part-time? (please tick) Full-time Part-time

If you work part time, what is your full-time teacher equivalent (FTTE)*:

*1 FTTE is full-time.

Early childhood teachers only:ECE service licence number:

Name of ECE centre/ECE service:

Current designated Māori language settingPlease tick your current designated Māori language setting. For ECE teachers, this is shown on your RS61 form. For school teachers and principals, there are four levels based on a full time teaching load:

Te Reo SettingPlease tick your current designated Te Reo setting

Level 1 (81–100%)

Level 2 (51–80%)

Level 3 (31–50%)

Level 4 (12–30%)

Not applicable

For example to teach at level 1, you may be working 20–25 hours where the instruction is in Māori 81-100% of the time. If you don’t teach in te reo Māori within one of these levels, please tick “Not applicable.”

4. Employment historyProvide a detailed employment history starting with your most recent teaching position. List all service as a teacher in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools/ECE centres. Please add additional A4 pages if necessary.

Start date: End date: Name of school/centre: Position held:Length employed (e.g. 1 yr, 1 term):

Total years of completed teaching service in New Zealand state or state-integrated schools/ECE service (as at December 2019)


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5. Previous study and leave detailsProvide details of all study you have undertaken, starting with the most recent. Please include any study or qualifications that you not have completed. Please add additional A4 pages if necessary.

Qualification: Tertiary institution:Date started:

Date completed:

Have you received a study award, sabbatical or any supported leave in the last five years? This includes any fellowships or prestigious awards.

Yes (please provide details below) No

Type of award: Funded/administered by: Length of award:

Year received:

Amount received:


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6. Study Plan

Requirements of the study planFill in the sections on your study plan using the headings listed below. Please ensure you provide enough information for the selection panel to judge whether your study plan meets the assessment criteria. Your application should be realistic and achievable within the period of the study award. This will enable the selection panel to allocate the appropriate number of study weeks. You must complete your study plan on the application form.

Proposed study for 2020Provide details of your proposed study for 2019 to support your study plan.

State the qualification you are working towards achieving.

Tertiary institution: Level of qualification:

List each paper you plan to complete.

Paper code: Level: Paper title:Credits/ points:

Total credits/points to be completed in 2020:


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If you are completing a thesis, provide information about your thesis topic and expand on this below.

Period of leave soughtThe school weeks you are awarded are based on the length of your proposed course of study, up to a maximum of 40 school weeks (term breaks are not counted). The period of study leave is granted at the discretion of the selection panel.

For example:

• If you plan to study 120 credits, you will be awarded 32 school weeks to complete your study.


It is expected that you plan to study for all the weeks allocated.

What is the start date of your study proposal in this application?

What is the end date of your study proposal in this application?

Will you study full-time or part-time?

Full-time Part-time

Will you complete your study proposal in 2020?

Yes No


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1. Proposed study (500 word limit)

Describe the purpose of your proposed course of study and how it:

• develops your reo Māori and tikanga Māori knowledge and skills

• enhances the learning outcomes of your students and furthers the Ministry of Education’s strategicintentions for education.


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2. Benefits of study (500 word limit)

Outline the benefits of the study to you personally and professionally, your students’ learning outcomes, your school, and the education sector, and how you might share your learning.


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3. Recent study (500 word limit)

What recent study have you undertaken and how does it link to this application?


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4. Personal statement (500 word limit)

Provide a succinct personal statement, including how this study:

• fits into your wider career plan

• helps address any major disadvantages you have experienced because of distance or professional isolation,the socio-economic status of the school or community, or specific requirements of the school.

Identify how you will complete your study successfully.


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7. Support (ECE centres, principals and board of trustees/employer to complete)

The following sections ask for evidence of support for your application from either your ECE centre or principal and board of trustees. Ensure your ECE centre manager/service provider or principal and board of trustees/employer are aware of what they are signing. By signing the form, they will be confirming their support for your application and acknowledging the associated study leave.

7a. ECE centre support (ECE teachers only)This section can only be completed by the ECE centre manager or service provider, and must contain their original signature.

Note for the ECE centre manager/service provider: In signing this application, the ECE centre manager/service provider is verifying that they are authorised to confirm the following:

1. The ECE centre manager/service provider supports this application.

2. The ECE centre manager/service provider is aware that a teacher awarded a study award shall be granted leaveon pay for the period of the study award.

Applicant’s name:

I support this application for:

ECE centre manager/service provider’s name: Role (e.g. ECE centre manager or service provider):

ECE centre manager/service provider’s signature:: Contact email address:

Date: Contact phone number:

7b. Principal support (school teachers only)This section can be completed by the principal or acting principal and must contain their original signature.

Note for the principal or acting principal: In signing this application, the principal is verifying that they are authorised to confirm the following:

1. The principal supports this application.

2. The principal is aware that a teacher awarded a study award shall be granted leave on pay for the period of thestudy award.

Teacher’s name:


Principal’s name: Role (e.g. Principal or Acting Principal):

Principal’s signature: Contact email address:



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7c. Board of trustees/employer support (school teachers and principals only)This section can only be completed by the person with employment authority (employer). This would, in most cases, be the board of trustees/chairperson or another board member with this delegation. This declaration must contain their original signature. If, however, either a Limited Statutory Manager (LSM) has been appointed for employment matters, or a commissioner has been appointed in place of the board of trustees, the LSM or commissioner must sign this form. Please make it clear who the signature is from and what role is held by that person. The principal’s signature cannot be accepted as proof of board of trustees/employer support.

Note for the board of trustees/chairperson/employer: In signing this application, the board of trustees chairperson/employer is verifying that they are authorised to confirm the following:

1. The board of trustees/employer supports this application.

2. The board of trustees/employer is aware that a teacher teacher or principal awarded a study award shall be granted leave on pay for the period of the study.

Applicant’s name:


Role (e.g. Board chairperson/delegate/ Board chairperson’s/employer’s name: LSM(employment)/commissioner):

Board chairperson’s/employer’s signature: Contact email address:


If support from your ECE centre manager/service provider, principal or board of trustees/employer has not yet been received, please provide an explanation in the box below. This must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019.


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8. Applicant declarationBy signing this form, I (the applicant) agree and declare that all the information provided is true and accurate.

• I certify that the information complies with the eligibility criteria.

• I understand that, if I am successful, this study award provides me with leave on full pay for a specified period from my current permanent position in a state or state-integrated school or ECE centre, and entitles me to a contribution towards course fees.

Applicant’s signature: Date:

9. ChecklistI confirm that I have:

completed all sections of the application form

completed my study plan following the format outlined in section 6

supplied evidence that my principal and board of trustees/employer, or ECE centre supports my application outlined in section 7.

Please do not attach photographs, samples of work, or a full curriculum vitae.

Sending your applicationSend your unbound, completed and signed application form to:

Post:Teacher Study AwardsScholarships and AwardsMinistry of EducationPO Box 1666Wellington 6140

Courier:Teacher Study AwardsScholarships and Awards Ministry of EducationMātauranga House33 Bowen StreetWellington 6011

Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday 2 September 2019.

Late applications will not be considered.

Additional information must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019 to be considered by the selection panel.

Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

We will send you an email to let you know we have received your application. Please contact us if your application has not been acknowledged by Monday 9 September 2019.

Contact detailsPhone: 0800 165 225Email: [email protected]: www.TeachNZ.govt.nz/studyawards.

If your contact details changeLet us know as soon as possible if your details change after sending your application by calling (free) 0800 165 225 or emailing [email protected].

Privacy The personal information on this form is being collected to consider your application for a Bilingual Education Study Award and, should you be successful, administer the study award and for research and statistical purposes. The information collected may be used by the Ministry of Education and disclosed to other agencies such as your school and tertiary institutions, only for these purposes. The information will be held by the Ministry of Education and you have the right to access and request correction of this information.


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Frequently asked

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2020 Bilingual Education Study AwardFrequently asked questions

GeneralWhen will I find out the outcome of my application? You will be notified by Friday 11 October 2019.

What does a Bilingual Education Study Award provide? A Bilingual Education Study Award provides you with paid leave for study. We cover the relief costs to replace you while you are on study leave, including any holiday pay a relief teacher is entitled to.

The study award also provides a contribution of up to $2,000 towards your course fees.

What will happen if I have applied for the wrong award? Your application will only be assessed for the award you have applied for. It’s important for you to check the application information to ensure that you are applying for the correct award.

Can I apply for more than one award? Yes, but you can only accept one award. If you are successful in more than one application, you will be asked to choose which award to accept.

Please note you must send in a separate application for each award you apply for.

If my study finishes before the end of the school year, do I need to return back to school?Yes, you are expected to be at school before and after your study leave. A study award will only fund the relief costs up to the total number of school weeks that you have been awarded.

Do I need to return to the same school after completing my study award? There is an expectation that you will return to either your previous or a similar role.

What if I am offered a position at a different school/ECE centre which will commence while I am on study leave?You will need to consider your commitment to the study award and discuss your options with your principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager/service provider. If your new employer supports your completion of the study award, then you would need to provide us with confirmation of support from your new

principal and new board of trustees/employer and principal or ECE centre manager/service provider so your new employer can receive relief teacher funding.

What if I am offered a position at a different school/ECE centre before I take up study leave? You will need to tell your new principal and board of trustees/employer or ECE centre manager/service provider you have been offered a study award and discuss your options with them. If you then choose not to take up the study award, for any reason, you must advise us as soon as possible.Note: if you can advise us by mid-December, the study award can be offered to an applicant on the reserve list.

Can I withdraw from a study award?If you choose to withdraw from the study award, you can apply again in the future with no prejudice. You would just need to let us know in writing that you would like to withdraw from the award prior to taking study leave. We can accept this via email to [email protected].

What if my teaching position is made surplus to requirements after I submit my application? We provide relief funding to a school while a teacher is away on study leave. If your position is disestablished, you can’t receive a study award, as there is no position to cover the relief costs. Talk to your board of trustees/employer about the options available to you through the surplus staffing provisions. Your proposal for the study award may fit the criteria for the retraining option available through surplus staffing.

Can I postpone my award until the next year?No, a study award cannot be postponed. If you need to withdraw from the study award, you can apply again in the future with no prejudice.

What if I begin my study, and I find I cannot complete it? The study award is given to you for the purpose of completing the study outlined in your study plan. If you are unable to complete the study, please contact us to discuss your options.

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Completing the application form

What does full-time teacher equivalent (FTTE) mean?Full-time teacher equivalent means one full-time teaching position, which has a measure of 25 hours per week (five hours per day).

If you are employed part-time, please make sure you provide your FTTE (which is the number of hours you are employed per week divided by 25), as the leave awarded will be pro-rated on the basis of your part-time hours.

The current employment section of the application form asks for my current designated Māori language setting. How do I know what my designated Māori language setting is? This is the amount of time you spend teaching in te reo Māori. This is one of the assessment factors that the panel will be looking at, so please make sure you note what level Māori language classroom setting you are currently working in.

For ECE teachers this is shown on your RS61 form.

For school teachers and principals there are four levels based on a full time teaching load:

• Level 1 (81–100%)

• Level 2 (51–80%)

• Level 3 (31–50%)

• Level 4 (12–30%)

For example, to teach at level 1 you may be working 20–25 hours where the instruction is delivered in Māori 81–100% of the time. If you don’t teach in te reo Māori within one of these levels, please write Not Applicable.

Can I include my professional development in my qualifications on the application form (e.g. National Aspiring Principals programme)? You may describe any aspect of your learning and study in support of your overall personal career plan.

I have received a study support grant previously; does this count as supported study leave? No, a study support grant is not considered supported leave.

What is considered supported leave?Supported leave includes any Ministry funded leave such as a study award, sabbatical, fellowship or prestigious award.

Preference is given to applicants who have not had study leave in the last five years.

Eligibility

I am a part-time teacher; can I apply for a 2020 Bilingual Education Study Award? Yes, if you are permanently employed. If you are offered a study award, the amount of study leave you receive will be pro-rated on the basis of your current full-time teaching equivalent (FTTE). You will need to let us know your current FTTE (an FTTE is equivalent to 25 hours per week, so to work out your proportion of an FTTE divide your number of paid hours per week by 25).

Can I apply for a 2020 Bilingual Education Study Award if I am a long-term reliever or on a fixed-term contract? No, to be eligible to apply you must be permanently appointed as a full-time or part-time teacher.

My registration is currently subject to confirmation. Can I apply?Yes, but only if you will receive full registration status by December 2019.

Please notify us if your registration status changes during the application or selection process.

I am provisionally registered. Can I apply? No, to be eligible to apply you must be fully registered at the time of application.

Can I apply if I have previously had a study award or sabbatical? Yes, but please note that one of the assessment factors gives preference to applicants who have not had study leave in the last five years. However, study to complete a qualification will be considered.

Can I apply if I work in a partnership school?No, you must be working in a state or state-integrated school to apply.

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Proposed study

Is there an approved list of qualifications? You can apply to study any qualification you choose. You will need to justify your choice of qualification in your study plan.

Which tertiary institutions are approved for study? You can apply to study at any tertiary institution, whether on campus or via distance learning.

Can I study overseas?Yes, you can apply to study at any tertiary institution you choose.

The qualification I am planning on studying is not on the NZQA framework?Please make sure you provide as much information as possible.

How do I find out the level of the qualification I am studying?You can find the level of the qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website, www.nzqa.govt.nz. Alternatively you can ask your tertiary institution.

Do I need to be enrolled when applying?No, but please contact your proposed tertiary institution to find out key enrolment dates.

If you are awarded a study award you will be asked to provide confirmation of enrolment in February or March of the year you go on leave.

How is the leave awarded?

How do I work out the number of weeks I will need for a study award?The amount of leave awarded is based on the length of the course you study, up to a maximum of 40 school weeks (term breaks are not counted). The period of study leave is granted at the discretion of the selection panel.

For example:



What are school weeks?School weeks are the weeks during term time. We fund relief costs for the school weeks plus any holiday pay the relief teacher is entitled to.

Can I apply to study part-time throughout the year? Yes, you can, as study leave can be used flexibly throughout the year. It is important that your principal and board of trustees/employer understand that you plan to study part-time and how this will affect your teaching time.

An example of this could be if you are planning to study 60 credits, you would be awarded 16 school weeks to complete your study. You can take the 16 school weeks flexibly throughout the school year with agreement from your school.

Can I apply to study for one semester only? Yes, you can, but it is important that your principal and board of trustees/employer know that you are planning on study for one semester as they as they will only receive relief funding for the time you are away.

Can I apply to complete my postgraduate qualification, and start work towards my masters? Yes, you can apply to complete more than one qualification in the year. Please make sure you provide all the requested information for both/all qualifications in your study plan.

The study that I plan to complete takes two full years. If I am awarded a study award will it cover both years of study?No, the study awards are only available for a maximum of one school year.

Can I change my course of study after submitting an application? Yes, but not substantially. Please notify us of proposed changes in writing, and provide details of this and an explanation of the reason for this change as this will need to be approved.

Study plan requirements

How should I present my application? Please see section 6 of the application form. Present your study plan in the requested format. This makes it easier for the selection panel to assess study plans consistently.

Why do I need to complete all the information on my study plan?Your study plan is a key part of your application, and you need to demonstrate to the selection panel that you have taken the time to carefully prepare and followed the format structure as outlined in section 6. Failure to do so may result in your application scoring lower.


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ECE centre support

Who can support my application if I am an ECE centre manager?Please ask your employing ECE centre owner or service provider to support your application. If you are the ECE centre owner/manager, please make sure this is clear on the application form.

What if I can’t provide confirmation of support from my ECE centre manager/service provider? If you have not yet received support from the ECE

centre manager/service provider you may still apply, but please send this in by Monday 9 September 2019. Please provide an explanation in the box provided on page 13 of the application form, as to why the support of the ECE centre manager/service provider is not included with your application.

Please note that support from your ECE centre manager/service provider is an eligibility factor and must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019.

Contribution towards expenses

What are considered course fees?Course fees are defined as the core compulsory tuition fees charged by the tertiary institution to you. This does not include student, building, administration or health fees or other personal benefits services.

How will my course fees be reimbursed?If you receive a study award, you will receive a contribution of up to $2,000 towards course fees. This payment is made directly to you, and it is your responsibility to pay your course fees to your tertiary institution by the due date.

When will I receive my reimbursement?If you receive a study award, you will be requested to provide a fees invoice and evidence of your bank account details.

We will aim to make this payment directly into your bank account in March or April 2020.

Can I submit more than one study plan?You can only submit one study plan.

What are the Ministry of Education’s strategic intentions for education?You can find these in the Ministry of Education’s current Statement of Intent. You can find a copy on the Ministry of Education’s website www.education.govt.nz

What are equal opportunity factors? The selection panel is to consider equal opportunity factors, which means thinking about any barriers that might have prevented an applicant from taking up opportunities.

What is considered ‘professional isolation’? It is important that you outline any professional isolation as applications are judged based on the information you provide.

Examples of professional isolation include:

• if you are the sole teacher of a subject area, e.g. the only reo Māori or chemistry teacher.

• if you are the sole mentor of beginning teachers in your school

• if you are a teacher in a small isolated school

• if you cannot access professional development opportunities because of distance and/or costs

• the socio-economic status of the school or community or specific requirements of the school.

Principal and board of trustees/employer support

Who can support my application if my principal is away?The acting principal is the only person who can support your application on behalf of your principal. Please make sure it is clear that the signature is from the person acting in the role of the principal.

What can I provide as evidence that my principal supports my application?The application form asks for a signature from your principal as support for your application.

Alternatively, we can accept one of the following as principal support:

• A signed letter of support from your school principal.

• An email sent directly from your school principal.

Principal support, in one of the formats outlined above, must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019.

Please note that support from your principal is an eligibility factor.


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Who has the authority to support my application on behalf of the board of trustees/employer chairperson? The deputy chairperson or another trustee who has delegated authority in the absence of the chairperson or their deputy. Please make sure this is clear on the application form.

What can I provide as evidence that my board of trustees/employer supports my application?The application form asks for a signature from the board chairperson/ employer as support for your application. Alternatively, we can accept one of the following as board of trustees/employer support:

• A copy of relevant board of trustees/employer minutes confirming support for your application.

• A signed letter of support from the board chairperson/employer.

• An email sent directly from the board chairperson/employer.

Board of trustees/employer support, in one of the formats outlined above, must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019.

Please note that support from your board of trustees/employer is an eligibility factor.

Who can sign my application form if the board of trustees has been disestablished? Please ask the commissioner acting in place of the board of trustees to sign your application form to confirm support for your application. Please ensure it’s clear that the signature is that of the commissioner’s.

Who should sign to support my application if my school has a limited statutory manager employed? If the limited statutory manager is acting in place of the board of trustees for employment matters, ask the limited statutory manager to sign your application form to confirm support for your application; otherwise the board chairperson should sign. Please ensure it’s clear that the signature is that of the limited statutory manager.

What if I can’t provide confirmation of board of trustees/employer and principal support when I submit my application? If you have not yet received support from the the principal and/or board of trustees/employer, you may still apply, but please send this in by Monday 9 September 2019. Please provide an explanation in the box provided on page 13 of the application form as to why the support of the board of trustees/employer and/or principal is not included with your application.

Please note that support from the board of trustees/employer and principal is a eligibility factor, and must be submitted by Monday 9 September 2019.

I am a Resource Teacher: Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) and work in a number of schools. Which board of trustees/employer and principal should I ask to support my application? RTLBs are employed by the cluster lead school’s board of trustees/employer. The schools where RTLBs are located, but not employed, are called host (or satellite) schools.

Please ask the board of trustees/employer and principal from your lead school to support your application.

Sending my application

Can I email or fax you my application?No, we can only accept applications that are sent in via post or courier. For your application to be considered, it must be sent and postmarked on or before Monday 2 September 2019.

What happens if my application is late?Late applications will not be considered. For your application to be considered, it must be sent and postmarked on or before Monday 2 September 2019.

How will I know that you have received my application?You will receive an email to confirm that your application has arrived. Please contact us if you have not heard from us by Monday 9 September 2019.

Can I submit a digital copy (on a disc or USB stick) of my application?No, please provide your application as a printed, unbound A4 document.

What happens if my application is incomplete?It’s important to ensure you’ve submitted all the required information. If your application is incomplete, or it is not in the correct format, the selection panel will not be able to fully assess it.

You must submit your application by Monday 2 September 2019, but you may submit additional information to support your application up to Monday 9 September 2019 (one week after the closing date). This must be sent and postmarked with a reference to your application no later than Monday 9 September 2019 otherwise your application cannot be assessed.

What will happen if my application is postmarked after Monday 2 September 2019? Your application will not be considered.


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