Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)

Become a primary teacher and help New Zealand children get off to a great start in life. This degree works in close partnership with primary schools to give you a balance of theory, self-directed learning and practical experience.

As a candidate teacher, you’ll experience two days a week in a school. On-campus, for two days a week you’ll learn the theory and current practice underpinning teaching subjects, such as language and literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, art, technology, health and physical education.

Graduates can apply for registration as a provisionally certified teacher.

The Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) degree (BTP) offers you the opportunity to gain a professional qualification as a Primary Teacher, Years 0-8 (ages 5-13).

This is a practice-based teacher education programme, which provides a balance between theory, research and practice. Learning is supported through a combination of face-to-face, online and self-directed activity, while the practice-based component enables you to apply your on-campus learning to practice in classrooms. This qualification prepares you for further post-graduate study should you choose to do so.

You will attend EIT | Te Pūkenga Hawke’s Bay two days a week and a designated primary school two days a week.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

Graduating with a degree in primary teaching paves the way to a challenging and rewarding future educating young minds.

You’ll teach, facilitate and support children in their first eight years of formal learning, in preparation for secondary school and a lifetime of learning.

Further your study with a postgraduate qualification on offer across the Te Pūkenga network.

To be able to process your application we require the following forms to be completed and returned to [email protected]

EIT Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) student Georgia Donnelly is loving the practical component of her degree. She compares her study to a three year interview with great opportunities to make industry contacts and score herself her dream job!

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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