Faculty of Education
Frequently asked questions
The Auckland College of Education amalgamated with the School of Education at The University of Auckland in 2004 to become the Faculty of Education. This has combined the best of both institutions including almost 130 years of experience in teacher education and the research-led expertise of New Zealand’s largest University. The Epsom Campus is now the main campus for the Faculty of Education at The University of Auckland.
Maybe it has been a while since you studied or you feel that you need a bit of extra preparation. Perhaps you don’t meet the entry requirements or have enough NCEA credits. If so, we also offer two foundation programmes at our Epsom campus to bridge you into further study at the Faculty of Education.
Successful completion of these certificates helps you meet the entry criteria for admission to The University of Auckland for undergraduate programmes of study offered by the Faculty of Education.
You could also consider doing New Start, a six-month bridging course at the City Campus for people over 20 who want to prepare for university study. Find out more about the New Start programme.
You are ‘admitted’ to The University of Auckland when you have met the academic requirements for entry to the university. You are ‘enrolled’ when you accept an offer of a place in your chosen programme and have completed necessary documentation. When you are successfully enrolled you will receive an invoice for your fees.
Teachers in New Zealand are covered by collective employment agreements. Note that beginning teachers progress quite quickly through the pay scales.
- A kindergarten teacher with a bachelors degree in early childhood education can expect a starting salary of $39,425, while those with a Graduate Diploma in early childhood education start on $40,586. (Source: Kindergarten, Head Teachers and Senior Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2009)
- Other early childhood services vary but a graduate with a bachelors degree in a service covered by the Early Childhood Education Collective Agreement of Aotearoa could expect to start on $37,301.
- A primary school teacher (qualified to teach from Year 1-10) with a three-year bachelors degree will earn $42,348 per annum at Step 6 Q3 salary level. This increases to $44,348 in July 2009.
- A primary school teacher with a bachelors degree and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching can expect to start on $43,897 at Step 7 Q3+ salary level, increasing to $45,653 in July 2009. (Source: Primary Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2010)
- A secondary school teacher with a bachelors degree and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching will also start on $43,897, Step 7 Q3+. This amount will also increase in July 2009 to $45,653. (Source: Secondary Teachers Collective Agreement 2007-2010)
- Pay rates vary in social services but a social worker with a bachelors degree might expect a starting salary of about $39,000 to $42,000, increasing to up to around $57,000 over time, depending on their field of work. Senior practitioners would earn $54,000 to $62,000. Team leaders and practice managers from $62,000 to $76,000. These salaries may also apply to Human Services graduates in youth work and disability services.
These figures are indicative only and there can be some variation depending on individual contracts.
