Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7)

New Zealand Skills and Education College (NZSE College)

New Zealand is experiencing a critical shortage of qualified primary teachers - creating strong demand for passionate, skilled educators. NZSE’s Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) (Level 7) is designed to meet this need, preparing graduates to be classroom-ready from day one through a work-integrated learning model that includes extensive, in-school work placement.

Over this one-year programme, students develop the skills to create inclusive environments for neurodiverse learners, embed bicultural practice, and build strong relationships with whānau, colleagues, and the wider community, grounded in Te Mātaiaho / The New Zealand Curriculum. Designed for graduates with an existing degree, the programme creates confident, capable teachers ready to enter the workforce and apply for teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.