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Ministry of Education New Zealand

This support is for schools with rolls of up to 100 students.

The release allowance is for up to 10 days within the principal's first 18 months in their position. It must cover the days when the principal is out of the classroom for professional learning.

The daily rate is 0.14 full-time equivalent (FTTE) for each qualifying day.

Apply for a principal release allowance

Fill in the application form and send it to us.

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