Secondary/Area principal sabbatical reimbursement

Secondary and Area Principals can apply for a reimbursement of costs clearly associated with their sabbatical to a maximum of $5,000 (if there are any amendments or changes to your costings please contact us to explain). This must have been advised in their applications with rough costings that the panel determine are 'actual' and 'reasonable'.

Any reimbursement will be paid out in two payments (Area Principals Only): 

  • 90% will be paid upon receiving relevant documentation evidencing costs, directly associated with the proposal of the work of the sabbatical taken, incurred by the principal
  • 10% will be pain upon TeachNZ receiving your completed sabbatical report 

Any reimbursement will be paid out in one payment (Secondary Principals Only): 

  • 100% will be paid upon receiving relevant documentation evidencing costs, directly associated with the proposal of the work of the sabbatical taken, incurred by the principal

Please ensure that receipts clearly show the items, prices and dates paid. Scanned copies of original receipts will be accepted (in most cases).

To apply for the Secondary/Area Principal Sabbatical Reimbursement, please complete the online form on the right hand side of this page.

You should receive payment within four to six weeks of TeachNZ receiving a complete application.

Contact Us 

We're here to help. If you have any questions please contact TeachNZ, call us on 0800 165 225, or email teacher.studyawards@education.govt.nz.

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