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Secondary Principals' Council
Guidelines to assist boards of trustees to meet their good employer obligations to Maori
Updated guidelines developed as a result of the Memorandum agreed between New Zealand School Trustees Association (NZSTA) PPTA Te Wehengarua to assist boards of trustees (“boards”) to meet their…
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August 17, 2020
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Behaviour Guidelines (2014)
These guidelines focus on a systems approach to behaviour management - identifying when they are effective and how they support teachers and students.
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August 17, 2020
17/48/2020
Safety in schools toolkit (2019)
Practical resources for dealing with and preventing bullying, harassment and assault
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August 17, 2020
17/48/2020
The School Guidance Counsellor: Guidelines for Principals, Boards of Trustees, Teachers and Guidance Counsellors
(2015) Guidance counsellors have traditionally been trained and registered teachers who have additional specialist qualifications in counselling. Guidance counselling has always been regarded as a specialist teaching role,…
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Frequently asked questions: About Time toolkit Appendix 10
FAQs - contact time. Timetabled contact and non-contact time Questions 1-12, Average class/group size Questions 13-31, Part time non-contact Questions 32-35
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Secondary specialist technology teachers (‘manual’ teachers): About Time toolkit
Appendix 6: The provisions of the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA) also apply to PPTA members in approved manual training establishments, where the board is bound by that collective (eg…
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Meaning of Consultation: About Time toolkit Appendix 5
“(1) The word ‘consultation’ does not require that there be agreement.
“(2) On the other hand it clearly requires more than mere prior notification.
“(3) If there is a proposal to make…
“(2) On the other hand it clearly requires more than mere prior notification.
“(3) If there is a proposal to make…
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ASTCA Part Four Hours of Work: About Time toolkit Appendix 4
Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement Part Four - Maximum Timetabled Classroom Teaching Time
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Secondary School Staffing Group: About Time toolkit Appendix 2
Findings of the Secondary School Staffing Group 2012: The Secondary School Staffing Group (SSSG) found that larger and junior high schools are disadvantaged by the existing staffing formula and recommended…
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August 17, 2020
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Professional learning and development (PLD) toolkit
(2011) A toolkit comprising information and an audit process that can be used to support improved practices and outcomes for teachers and learners in New Zealand secondary and area schools.
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August 17, 2020
17/49/2020
Principals performance appraisal
This document provides guidance on the process boards of trustees should follow in conducting the annual performance appraisal of principals.
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August 17, 2020
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2020 Health and Safety leaflet
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August 17, 2020
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MoE Decision tool for schools responses to Covid 19
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August 17, 2020
17/54/2020
New Teachers' Handbook
(2019) The beginning and new teachers' handbook is a quick reference for new and beginning teachers in New Zealand secondary schools.
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March 22, 2021
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Addressing the housing crisis in New Zealand
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February 17, 2022
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Letter-for-Branch-Chair-to-Principal-over-exemptions-DRAFT.docx
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March 10, 2022
10/3/2022
Letter-for-Branch-Chair-to-Principal-over-exemptions-DRAFT.docx
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March 10, 2022
10/15/2022
Member-response-to-call-to-take-RATS-and-return.docx
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March 10, 2022
10/16/2022
Join PPTA flyer
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September 5, 2022
5/50/2022
Education change management toolkit
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February 27, 2024
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Meeting Procedures
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February 28, 2024
28/30/2024
Part-time teachers non-contact: About Time toolkit Appendix 7
A Part time teacher may not be employed for more than 0.89 FTTE (22.25 hours per week); and no part time teachers can be used for more than for more…
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June 13, 2024
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Timetable policy (Secondary): About Time toolkit Appendix 8
A sample policy that branches and management could use as a framework for developing or adapting their school policy. (STCA)
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July 15, 2024
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Sample timetable policy (Area School): About Time toolkit Appendix 9
A sample policy which branches and management could use as a framework for developing or adapting their school policy. ASTCA
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July 15, 2024
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Stages of Timetabling: About Time toolkit
Section 6 . The timetable should not be the responsibility of one or two teachers working in isolation. While the process of setting up an option grid and allocating learning…
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July 15, 2024
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