2025 Kindergarten Head Teachers' Sabbatical

Eligibility Check

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* 1. Check your eligibility before you apply

You must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for a Kindergarten Head Teachers' Sabbatical:

I am currently employed permanently in an Aotearoa New Zealand kindergarten as a Kaiako Matua (Head Teacher)

I have over 2 years' service as a Kaiako Matua

I have not held a TeachNZ Sabbatical or Study Award within the last 5 years

I have a full and current Tiwhikete Whakaakoranga Tūturu | Full Practising Certificate (Category One)

I am not currently under any form of action listed in the KTCA competency clause 6.3