TEACHING IN NEW ZEALAND
Start Your Teaching Journey in New Zealand
Explore teaching programmes designed to prepare aspiring educators for rewarding careers in early childhood, primary and secondary education.
PRIMARY TEACHING
Course:
Bachelor of Education (Teaching) – Primary
Ideal for:
Students who want to begin a professional teaching career in primary education.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Course:
Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education
Ideal for:
Graduates who want to become qualified early childhood teachers in New Zealand.
SECONDARY TEACHING
Course:
Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Secondary
Ideal for:
Graduates with suitable subject knowledge who want to teach at secondary school level.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education
Prepare for a rewarding career in early childhood education and develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional experience needed to support the learning and development of young children.
Who is this programme for?
This programme is designed for graduates who want to become qualified early childhood teachers in New Zealand.
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
QUALIFICATION
Graduate Diploma in Teaching –
Early Childhood Education
DURATION
12 Months
Full-time study
PROGRAMME LEVEL
NZQF Level 7
Graduate Diploma
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching – Early Childhood Education prepares graduates for a professional teaching career in early childhood education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The programme develops the professional knowledge, practical teaching skills and understanding needed to support the learning, wellbeing and development of young children.
Students develop their teaching practice through a combination of academic study, practical learning and professional experience in early childhood education settings.
Professional Experience
Learn through real early childhood education experience
Professional experience is an important part of the programme, giving students opportunities to apply their learning in early childhood education settings.
Through practical teaching experience, students develop confidence in supporting young children's learning and development while working alongside experienced early childhood educators.
WHY STUDY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND?
Build the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to support the learning, wellbeing and development of young children in Aotearoa New Zealand.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Develop your professional knowledge through a combination of academic study, practical learning and teaching experience.
SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Learn in a supportive environment while building the confidence and professional skills needed to work with young children and their whānau.
PRACTICAL TEACHER PREPARATION
Develop practical teaching skills through professional experience in early childhood education settings.
TEACHING IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Develop culturally responsive teaching practices and learn to support children from diverse backgrounds and communities.
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Prepare for professional teaching practice and take the next step towards becoming a registered early childhood teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand.
TEACHER REGISTRATION
Complete an approved initial teacher education programme and take the next step towards teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Prepare for teaching opportunities in early childhood education settings and develop the professional skills needed to support young children and their learning.
FURTHER STUDY
Build on your teaching qualification through postgraduate study in education and related fields, with opportunities to continue developing your professional knowledge and practice.
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