Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary)

Level of Study

Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Summary

Already have a Degree? In 1 year study the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) and become a Primary School Teacher!

Gain real-life experience, professional knowledge, and bicultural skills to work with tamariki from years zero to ten (aged 5-15).

This programme will explore what it means to be a reflective, ethical, culturally responsive, and child-centred teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through the graduate diploma you will build your understanding of the New Zealand curriculum, gain insights into children’s learning and development, and develop your knowledge of high-quality teaching practices.. Furthermore, you will gain the skills to embrace te reo me ōna tikanga Māori, Pacific culture, and the cultural identities of all tamariki you teach.

Completion of this teacher education programme presents you with the opportunity to achieve your full teacher registration certificate from the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

This programme can be undertaken full-time for one year or part-time over two years.

A blend of online, face-to-face, and field-based learning will be used to deliver teaching and learning.

Entry criteria

To be eligible for programme admission, you must:

Hold an equivalent NZQA Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or higher (if gained overseas you may be required to have this assessed by NZQA).
Be at least 17 years of age if you are a domestic student; or 18 years of age if you are an international student.
Provide 2 written confidential referee reports.
Complete and pass a children’s worker safety check as required under the Children’s Act 2014.
Consent to and pass a police vetting check as required by the Children’s Act 2014.
Show proficiency in English as per the Teaching Council’s language competency requirements.
Arrange to work or volunteer at a primary, intermediate or area school.

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