Gaining Full Registration from Registration Subject to Confirmation (STC)

In order to gain full registration, teachers registered subject to confirmation (STC) must:

  • be employed in a teaching position that provides sufficient opportunities for ongoing meaningful assessment against the Registered Teacher Criteria 
  • teach in a continuous position in minimum blocks of no less than six weeks
  • be employed within the general education system in New Zealand or a setting approved by the Teachers Council for gaining full registration
  • be up to date in current curricula and procedures in the general education system
  • have satisfactory recent teaching experience
  • undertake an induction and mentoring programme while teaching for at least three months
  • hold a current practising certificate

The requirements for gaining full registration are described in further detail in Section Two, Part c: Pathway to Gaining Full Registration in the Registration Policy.

TC2 application form