Articles tagged with Primary Teachers
New Pay Agreements Offer Up to 4.7% Raise for Non-Union Primary Teachers
2 hours ago | 31 viewsEducation Minister Erica Stanford supports Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche's decision allowing school boards to offer new pay agreements to around 10,000 primary teachers not bound by the NZEI Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement, enabling pay increases of up to 4.7% within 12 months. The new Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs) include cumulative pay rises, step increases, and a 16.7% increase in management unit values, resulting in salaries reaching $107,886 annually for top-scale teachers by 2027. Meanwhile, negotiations with the NZEI continue, and Budget 2025 covers teaching council certification costs until 2028, reducing expenses for teachers.
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3 months ago | 475 viewsEducation 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.
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3 months ago | 457 viewsEducation 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.
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3 months ago | 394 viewsEducation 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.
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