Area school teachers' collective and individual employment agreements

Who is covered by the collective agreement

Area school principals covered by the agreements are:

• employed in state or state-integrated schools and kura
• members of the New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI Te Riu Roa), or
• members of New Zealand Post Primary Teachers’ Association Te Wehengarua (PPTA).

Download the Area School Teachers' Collective Agreement (ASTCA).

Who is covered by an individual employment agreement

Individual employment agreements (IEAs) are developed and published by us. The terms and conditions are similar to the collective agreement.

You need to sign an IEA if:

• your work is covered by the ASTCA, but
• you are not a member of the NZEI Te Riu Roa or the PPTA.

See each type of IEA for area school teachers.

Pay and allowances

The amount you can be paid as a teacher depends on your qualifications, experience and whether you qualify for any units or allowances.

Pay and allowances for area school teachers are set out in part 3 of the collective agreement.

Recruitment, retention and responsibility (3R) allowance

Your school board can pay you a 3R allowance of up to $4,000 per year. It can be paid permanently or for a fixed term. The board must consult with teaching staff about the allocation of the 3R payment.

Staffing incentive and priority teacher supply allowances

The allowances apply to teachers employed in schools or kura identified by us as needing additional support for recruitment and retention.

See the lists of eligible schools.

Isolation allowance

Area school teachers are entitled to an isolation allowance if they are employed at a school or kura in a location deemed isolated.

The rate of the allowance will vary depending on the location. Part-time teachers will receive the allowance on a pro-rata basis.

See the list of eligible area schools.

Schools that are eligible for the above allowances may be changed by us up to once a year, after consultation with employee representatives. 

For more information, contact us. 
Email: [email protected]

Hours of work

Hours of work, including when school is closed and non-contact time, are set out in part 4 of the collective agreement.

More information

EdPay has more information about salaries, allowances and other payments for area school teachers.

A-Z of payroll – Education Payroll

Moving costs

If you are moving to work at another school, you may be entitled to removal expenses. This is in part 7 of the collective agreement.

To apply for a lump sum payment or reimbursement of other expenses, complete the following forms.

Leave

Leave entitlements are set out in part 5 of the collective agreement.

Resignation, dismissal and retirement

Both you and your school must follow the correct processes and procedures to manage your resignation, dismissal or retirement.

This is set out in part 2 of the collective agreement.