Articles tagged with Ppta

New Pay Agreement Boosts Secondary Principals' Salaries and Support in NZ

3 weeks ago | 190 views

Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the successful renewal of the Secondary Principals’ Collective Agreement, approved by the Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ and the Post Primary Teachers Association. The agreement includes a 4.7% base salary increase, a new $15,000 allowance for leading NCEA changes, and recognition for supporting aspiring principals, benefiting around 330 secondary principals from Term 1 next year. Stanford emphasized the importance of principals in raising student achievement and thanked all parties involved for constructive negotiations aimed at supporting teachers and students.

Tags: Erica Stanford Secondary Principals’ Association of NZ SPANZ Post Primary Teachers Association PPTA Secondary Principals’ Collective Agreement Sir Brian Roche Education Minister secondary principals NCEA

Secondary Teachers Secure Pay Rise in New Collective Agreement Settlement

1 month ago | 151 views

Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for nearly 25,000 secondary teachers following a majority vote by the Post Primary Teachers' Association members to accept the settlement. The agreement includes a cumulative pay increase of up to 4.7% by January 2027, increased management allowances, and the introduction of a Principal’s Nominee Allowance. This settlement reflects the government's commitment to investing in education and supporting teachers to deliver high-quality learning for students.

Tags: Erica Stanford Post Primary Teachers' Association PPTA Secondary Teachers Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement STCA Education Minister Principal’s Nominee Allowance New Zealand Teachers Pay Negotiations

Education Minister Announces Pay Rise Settlement for Community Educators

1 month ago | 148 views

Education Minister Erica Stanford has welcomed the successful conclusion of pay negotiations for community education professionals after PPTA members voted to accept the settlement. The Community Education Collective Agreement (CECA) will provide pay increases benefiting over 1,000 community educators who support lifelong learning in areas such as adult education, music, and specialist tutoring. Stanford emphasized the valuable role of community education providers and highlighted the settlement as a positive result of good faith bargaining.

Tags: Erica Stanford Education Minister Post Primary Teachers' Association PPTA Community Education Collective Agreement CECA community education lifelong learning pay negotiations community educators

Government Expresses Disappointment as PPTA Walks Out of Bargaining Talks: Call for Constructive Dialogue and Realistic Settlement

4 months ago | 637 views

The Government expresses disappointment over the secondary school teachers' union (PPTA) walking out of classrooms after only six days of bargaining, deeming their actions disproportionate despite a fair offer being made. Ministers Collins and Stanford highlight the disruption caused to student learning and families due to the strike, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue for a realistic settlement that supports teachers, students, and the public education system. The current offer includes a 3% increase over three years, reflecting fiscal constraints and past salary increases, with a call for the PPTA to return to the bargaining table for productive negotiations.

Tags: Government secondary school teachers’ union PPTA Judith Collins Erica Stanford bargaining disruption student learning assessments exams