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COURSE DETAILS (SECONDARY SCHOOL)

Experience
Teaching

Complete your Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary, School-based) in just one year—and gain eligibility for New Zealand teacher registration. You’ll be placed in a “home school” from day one, fully involved in school life. With guidance from expert mentor teachers, you’ll gradually take the lead on two classes (one junior, one senior).

Course Start Date

12 January 2026

Level

8

No Fees

Fees are covered by MoE and our partner schools

Delivery

In-person

Stipend

$12,500

Duration

1 year full-time

What's
Involved

Workshops

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Alongside your in-school experience, you’ll attend weekly 1–2 day workshops with trainees from across our network—diving deeper into best teaching practices and exchanging ideas.

Away Practicum

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Over the year, you’ll complete 40 days in other schools, building relationships with educators and potential employers while broadening your experience.

Subjects
Offered

Te Reo Māori

English

Maths

 

Science
(with senior specialisms in Biology, Chemistry or Physics)

Social Studies
(with senior specialisms in Geography or History)

Technology

Economics/Business/Accounting

P.E and Health

Music

Drama

Visual Arts

Languages​

R.E

Courses &
Instructional Design

You’ll complete five credit-bearing courses plus a Te Reo Māori course (no credits). Course materials are online, with in-person workshops to practice and refine new teaching strategies. Assessments are spread throughout the year and align with real classroom tasks.

Throughout the year, students will complete 5 for-credit courses as well as a non-credited course in Te Reo Māori.

Teaching and Learning
35 Points

Explores the research on how we learn and the pedagogical principles, teaching practices and strategies that promote learning. Particular attention is paid to adolescent development, how this influences the teaching-learning process and how to structure teaching and learning to support all students including those who are neurodivergent and/or have special educational needs.

Assessment
20 Points

Critically engage with the research on effective assessment practice and apply this to their teaching practice, with reference to relevant policy documents, by undertaking and evaluating the impact of different formative assessment practices, feedback approaches, and summative assessment.

Creating supportive
learning environments

25 Points

Explores the research literature and its practical application on how to create supportive learning environments that are inclusive of and responsive to all students and maximise the opportunity to learn. Particular attention will be paid to culturally sustaining approaches to teaching and to developing strong relationships with Māori ākonga (students).

Curriculum
20 Points

Examines the research and associated practices of effective curriculum design and implementation, encompassing long-term, mid-term, and short-term design. Different streams of this course will explore the intricacies and application of curriculum design and implementation in specific subjects.

Final integrated assessment
20 Points

Draws together the research and practice from across the other four courses to focus on the integrated nature of teaching and learning and the role that continuous improvement through reflection and inquiry plays in a teacher’s professional practice. 

Te reo Māori
non-credited

Online course, workshop and assessment matched to trainee level.​

Ready to begin your journey?

Start your teaching career with real-world experience, expert mentorship, and a supportive network—right from day one.

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Secondary Programme

Prepare yourself for a fulfilling teaching career in secondary schools, where you'll engage and inspire young people aged 13 to 18 years old.

Primary Programme

Get ready for a rewarding teaching career, focusing on primary and intermediate schools, where you'll work with children aged 5 to 13 years old.

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