Normal School Allowance

Learn about the Normal School Allowance, which you will be paid if you are a principal or teacher employed at a ‘normal’ or ‘model’ school.

Check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the Normal School Allowance.

About normal schools

Under section 193 of the Education and Training Act 2020 certain primary schools are designated as ‘normal’ or ‘model’ schools.

Section 193: Education and Training Act 2020 – NZ Legislation website(external link)

These schools are specifically used for teacher training and in the past were usually associated with a teacher training college.

Primary principals and teachers

If you’re a primary principal or teacher at an eligible normal or model school, you’ll receive an allowance of $2,000 per annum. The allowance is set out in the collective agreements as follows:

Clause 6.2.1 – Primary Principals’ Collective Agreement

Clause 3.20 – Primary Teachers’ Collective Agreement

Eligible schools

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