Articles tagged with Secondary Principals
Scott Haines Appointed to Tertiary Education Commission Board for 2026
4 days ago | 86 viewsMinister for Vocational Education Penny Simmonds has appointed Scott Haines JP, Principal of Burnside High School, to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Board for a three-year term starting July 1, 2026. Haines brings extensive school leadership experience and national contributions, including roles with SPANZ and NCEA advisory groups, which will support TEC’s role in connecting schools, employers, and tertiary organizations. His expertise will help implement the Government’s Tertiary Education Strategy focused on access, participation, and workforce development.
Tags: Penny Simmonds Scott Haines Yvonne Browning Burnside High School Motueka High School Waimea College Secondary Principals’ Association of New Zealand NCEA NZQA Tertiary Education CommissionNew Pay Agreement Boosts Secondary Principals' Salaries and Support in NZ
3 months ago | 487 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.
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