Teaching Council

Have twice now, over the past 8 months, approached the council to discuss how to become a teacher; first by phone and then by email. By phone, I was told to look at the website and then hung up on. By email I had a better response, but it treated me as someone from overseas, despite me attaching my c.v and making it clear I’m a NZ citizen. I feel more care needs to be afforded by their contact center and focus on returning to a ‘people helping people’ philosophy. Not impressed.

There can be no excuse for incompetence. No common sense exists. They need a letter from an overseas Principal directly to them to explain that a teacher has been teaching at their school when they have a school stamped letter stating the exact same. To top it all off, they only seemed to have recalled this 2 and half years later after the teacher has been teaching in NZ and needed a registration renewal. Nobody seems to use common sense at this place. This teacher has been teaching for 2 and half years in NZ. They do not even know if their previous Principal is still alive let alone working. Who comes up with these policies? Seriously need someone who has COMMON SENSE. Use the current NZ principal as your guide and go from there. Get your act sorted. No wonder teachers are leaving NZ. Bunch of Idiots in the council or shall I say money grabbing scam artists. Any negative stars on here for them?

As a New Zealander, I’m embarrassed that this organisation exists in its current form. Overseas, I’ve seen how unnecessary bureaucracy can create barriers, and I’ve always been proud of New Zealand’s practical, can-do attitude. Sadly, this experience with the Teachers Council has changed that. The Council appears to be causing unnecessary stress for educators, pushing good people out of the profession, and damaging public trust. Many teachers feel let down and unsupported—this isn’t good enough. Our teachers deserve better. I urge our politicians to take a serious look at overhauling this Council. The profession—and our children—depend on it.

I reported the Principle at Howick Primary who is denying oversight on sexual grooming cries for help from my 7 yr old daughter. They ignored, dodged, deflected. Disgusting conduct and conflict of the whole 4 yr teacher training. No Principle oversight.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I had an urgent matter that took over 3 weeks to sort out. Communication is poor and when you do try and get in contact with them it takes forever to get through to them. Constant back and fourth to get a simple request completed.