About The New Zealand Teachers Council

U ki te ako, t? tangata ai ap?p?.
Excel in teaching so our learners will excel in the future. 

What is the New Zealand Teachers Council?

The New Zealand Teachers Council is the professional and regulatory body for registered teachers working in English and M?ori medium settings in early childhood education, schools and other related education institutions in New Zealand. 

The New Zealand Teachers Council aims to support the professional status of teachers and high quality teaching and learning through its mandated functions.

The New Zealand Teachers Council:

• registers teachers
• approves programmes for Initial Teacher Education
• engages in research and other professional projects to support the teaching profession
• supports the maintenance of professional standards through competence and discipline processes and judicial bodies.

Visit http://www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz/ for more information