OTT Package

For all overseas-trained teachers holding a provisional (Tōmua) teaching certificate.

The OTT package includes opportunities for PLD with all those holding a Tōmua certificate including New Zealand-trained PCTs and PLD specifically targeting the OTT audience.

How to enrol

1. Before you enrol, note down your location and date preferences for the workshops and webinars.
2. On the online enrolment form linked to below, in the 'Courses available' section, choose 'Course Type' – 'English medium' – 'OTT'.
3. You will then be presented with options to choose from based on locations, dates, workshops and webinars.

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Introduction Workshop for PCT/OTT and mentors

Regional workshop

For all first-year and second-year primary and secondary PCTs/OTTs (with provisional certification) and their mentors (mentor teachers, PCT coordinators, SCTs, HoDs and school leaders) teaching in English medium schools, Years 1–13.

Suitable for those who have not attended a workshop in 2022.

Develop a common understanding of:

• The components of the Induction and Mentoring (I&M) Programme.
• Using the Teacher Standards within the I&M Programme.
• The requirements for moving from provisional (Tōmua) to full (Tūturu) certification.
• The evidence and documentation to keep.
• The latest information from the Teaching Council.

Choose one location and date:

PCT Workshop – Term 2

Regional Workshop

• Network with other PCTs.
• Share ideas & resources with others teaching in similar subject areas./ the same year level
• Check you are on track with everything for full certification.
• Use your everyday practices to evidence Teacher Standards.
• Get the latest information from the Teaching Council.
• Add to your PCT documentation.
• Pursue an area of professional interest to you personally.

Choose either Primary or Secondary and one location and date:

Curriculum Refresh – Terms 2 and 4

Regional Webinar

Network with your colleagues and a facilitator around the NZC refresh PLD as it is rolled out in your area.

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PCT Workshop – Term 3

Regional Workshop

• Critique and add to your evidence collation.
• Use Teaching as Inquiry to evidence Teacher Standards.
• Network with other PCTs.
• Share ideas & resources with others teaching in similar learning areas
• Check you are on track with everything for full certification.
• Pursue an area of professional interest to you personally.
• Discuss and problem-solve any issues relevant to PCTs, including follow-up from Workshop 1 for those who attended.

Choose either Primary or Secondary and one location and date:

PCT/OTT Teaching in Special Education Settings

National Webinars

Network with the facilitator and others throughout the country working in special education settings.

PCT/OTT Ready to Apply for Tūturu Certificate

National Webinar

A final check up for those about to apply for a full practicing certificate.

PCT/OTT In fixed term employment forward thinking for 2024

National Webinar

Network with others in the same position, discuss the process of transitioning to a new school and the documentation you should take with you.

OTT National Webinar

Two per term

Join the OTT facilitator and other OTTs to discuss a range of relevant issues . Topics will be determined by the needs of the group.

The first webinaris held prior to the start of the school year and focuses on settling into life and teaching in New Zealand.

OTT Facebook group

To join the private group, contact:

Libby Paterson
OTT facilitator
Email libby.paterson@otago.ac.nz

OTT ePCT

Self-directed, online modules covering a range of topics pertinant to overseas trained teachers teaching in the Aoteroa New Zealand context.

Enrol in ePCT

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