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Hey everyone! 👋 I’m considering transitioning into a career as a primary school teacher and I have some questions about the pay scale. Can someone help clarify if I’m on the right track with my understanding?
Here’s what I’ve gathered so far:
– With an honours degree in science, I would need to complete a 1 year diploma to become a primary teacher.
– Would my starting salary be around $64,086 at Q4 – Step 3?
– It seems like there’s an opportunity for progression through annual assessments.
– Is it accurate that after 8 years, I could potentially reach the maximum for Q4M Step 10, which is currently $99,216?
Any insights or advice on navigating the primary teacher pay scale would be greatly appreciated! 🍎💰 Let me know what you think or if there are any resources I should check out. Thanks in advance! 📚 #TeachingCareer #SeekingAdvice #EducatorSalaries
If you consider secondary, there are employment-based training options that will pay you while you re-train.
If you have previous relevant work experience you could start on a higher step (if your employing principal considers it to be relevant).
>Would this make my starting salary Q4 – Step 3 – $64,086?
*shudders*
This is how little they get paid?!
Correct your starting salary would be at Q4E.
If you were to study the 2025 academic year, you would start in 2026 on $66586 provided a new PTCA hadn’t been settled on by Jan 2026.
I did try to post an image but it didn’t attach. Here’s a link to the part of the collective agreement on pay. [https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/primary-teachers-collective-agreement/part-3-remuneration/](https://www.education.govt.nz/school/people-and-employment/employment-agreements/collective-agreements/primary-teachers-collective-agreement/part-3-remuneration/)