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There’s no doubt that a good education is key to success, and to get a good education requires passionate and attentive teachers. If you want to enter this rewarding industry and be a major influence on the lives of kindergarten, primary or secondary school students, then education support courses are the best way to get started in this important role.

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Career Outlook

New Zealand is in the top 20 nations worldwide for quality education according to the OECD. The education sector is also New Zealand’s fifth biggest export, due to the number of students who choose to study in the country every year.

With a number of students it attracts, the country is in an intermediate shortage of education workers, with many different job types on offer. The typical training required to become a teacher is between 3-4 years, with many obtaining a diploma or bachelor level qualification.

Teachers also need to be recognised by the New Zealand Teachers Council and have a certificate which must be renewed every three years. If you are a Maori and Pasifika speaker, then the government of New Zealand is offering scholarships to attract more traditional language speakers into teaching positions. 

Due to the broad industry positions, the salary can range between jobs. Below are the average salaries for some teaching jobs according to CareersNZ.

  • Early Childhood Teacher: $34,000- $69,000
  • Primary School Teacher: $46,000- $72,000
  • Secondary School Teacher: $48,000-$72,000
  • Teacher of English to Other Language: $30,000-$75,000

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Educate and Care for children and students
  • Plan daily programs
  • Create learning resources and tasks
  • Assess learning progression
  • Identify and apply different teaching methods and styles

Education Support Courses

  • Certificate

A Certificate qualification in education is an excellent way to start learning the basics of this exciting career. Most Certificates are for early childhood teaching and are essential in preparing yourself for the teaching workforce. Certificates in teaching cover a broad range of topics, from creating a safe environment, structuring lessons, assisting with development and assessment. Check out an Education Support course to learn the invaluable skill set needed to become a certified teacher’s aide. 

  • Bachelor Degree

To become a qualified teacher for primary and secondary aged students requires a Bachelor level degree. Secondary teaching may need additional education on top of this. Bachelor Degrees in New Zealand offer learning tailored to the country’s curriculum and taking part in an active work placement role also forms a large proportion of these types of teaching courses. If you want to take part in this course, but are struggling to find the time to do so because of your location or other commitments, then not to worry, some universities offer distance learning options for Bachelor of Education Studies.

  • Graduate Diploma

A graduate level qualification is needed in New Zealand to teach secondary school level or above. This is often a year’s extra study on top of a Bachelor degree qualification. Most students currently enrolled would have chosen a specialised bachelor degree, such as mathematics or science, and then obtained a graduate teaching diploma on top of this.

Job Outcomes

  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Language (ESOL)
  • Teaching Aide
  • Child Care Worker
  • Special Education Teacher