As an immigrant, to start your career in the field of teaching in New Zealand; it is essential to have teacher registration NZ. A registration reflects that you are highly qualified, fit, and competent to serve as a teaching professional.
Having a registration alone will not permit you to practice as a teacher in NZ. A current practicing certificate is also needed, which is issued by the Teaching Council. Having both is proof that you have the quality to maintain standards all along.
Once done with obtaining both, you can confirm it online at the respective portal. The teacher registration NZ does not expire until and unless the candidate chooses to go with de-registration. In some cases, registrations get canceled.
Talking to an experienced immigration adviser will help in sorting out the situation smoothly.
What is the Value of Having a Practicing Certificate with Registration?
A practicing certificate along with a teacher registration serves as proof of having sufficient qualifications to teach in New Zealand. It serves the fact that the candidate:
- Has satisfactory experience in teaching
- Have undergone professional development
- Fit to serve as a teacher
As the practicing certificate expires within three years, it will be a good idea to renew it. It is not at all sector-specific. Some immigrants do not want to start their jobs of teaching immediately.
They may get the teacher registration NZ done and can apply for a practicing certificate later.
The various types of practicing certificates that exist in this world include the following:
- Provisional practicing certificate
- Full practicing certificate – category one
- Full practicing certificate – category two
- NZ practicing certificate to return to a teaching job
The Limited Authority to Teach, i.e., LAT is not intended for registered teachers. It enables people to teach in positions that are meant for candidates having special skills only.
Can Immigrants in Student Visa in New Zealand Apply for Teaching Jobs?
Immigrants on a study visa NZ are eligible to apply for part-time teaching jobs in the country. But for full-time jobs, it is essential to have a registration and practicing certificate.
To know more, sign up at Immigration Advisers New Zealand Ltd.
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