PCT Beginning Teacher Programmes
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PCT Beginning Teacher Programmes
Supporting New Zealand's Beginning Teachers
Two locations, one mission: practical PLD and mentoring for new teachers.
About Us
Mō Mātou
Our PCT Programmes are for beginning teachers in their first year of teaching and for those entering into their second year of teaching. We also have mid-year programmes. In addition, we welcome teachers from overseas and those coming from ECE joining the Primary/Intermediate education sector.
We run identical programmes at Manukau (Otara) and The North Shore (Northcote).
Our programmes are split into two groups; teachers who teach 0-3 students and teachers who teach 4-8 students.
Many school leaders with whom we have built relationships with over the years have cited that our Manukau/North Shore PCT 'programme package' offers valuable on-going mentorship all year, at every session. Whoever the presenter/facilitator is on the day to deliver the main content of that session, the mentor is also available. Outside of these sessions, additional mentorship and support can be arranged if required.
Teachers benefit from working with the same group of teachers in their group throughout the year enabling them to flourish in a trusting, collaborative, networking environment. Teachers (from all over Auckland) move through this journey together.
Choose Your Location
Programmes for First Year PCT teachers.
(Programmes for Second Year PCTs starting in 2028)
Programmes for First Year, Second Year and Mid Year Entry PCT teachers.
Established in 2018
New for 2027
The same experienced team works across both locations — so the quality of facilitation, course content and mentoring is consistent wherever you enrol.
Why Choose Us
Embedded in our philosophy for PCTs is a commitment to keeping courses current, practical, realistic and inspiring. We are dedicated to providing beginning teachers with a good foundation of how to run effective programmes. Each session is delivered in an applied, interactive PLD teaching environment. While developing teachers' pedagogy in education we also believe in the importance of taking this knowledge and seeing how it translates in the classroom where ideas are presented around the 'how to'.
We believe that PCTs need ongoing support, advice and guidance as they navigate their way through their first two years of teaching, working towards gaining full certification.
Our programmes are always well received and many schools have enrolled both first year and second year PCTs with us since our programmes began in 2018. We encourage you to read our testimonials on the website.