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Introduction to Provisional Teacher Certification

Join InspirED ECE as they unpack the expectations around provisional teacher certification.
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Congratulations on completing your teaching qualification—what an incredible achievement! Now, it’s time to take the next step in your teaching journey: becoming a Certificated Teacher. We know this process can feel overwhelming, with lots of questions and conflicting information floating around.

That’s why we’re bringing you this must-attend webinar! Led by Barbara Watson, an expert in ECE certification with a PhD in induction and mentoring, this session will clear up the confusion and give you the clarity and confidence to navigate this exciting new phase.

Presented By

Barbara Watson (Ph.D)

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner teachers

What will you learn?

✨ What you’ll gain from this webinar:

  • A clear overview of the Teaching Council’s expectations for Certificated Teachers.
  • Insights into what your mentoring and guidance programme should look like.
  • An understanding of the purpose of the provisional certification period.
  • Practical advice on your role—and your mentor’s role—in a robust induction and mentoring programme.

If you’re a mentor, this session is equally vital! Learn how to effectively support Provisionally Certificated Teachers (PCTs) with a strong, supportive I&M programme that meets the required standards.

Let Barbara’s expertise guide you through the complexities, ensuring you step into this next stage with confidence and clarity. This webinar is specifically designed for New Zealand Provisionally Certificated Teachers and their mentors.
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

PhD; MEdAdmin; BEd (ECE); Dip.Tchg (Primary)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser. 

What others said about this webinar:

Always so clearly described with real life examples. I always learn something new. Clearly a passion of a life time.
There were some really good questions well answered. 
— LYN
I feel like I now have knowledge about the process, I know now that I can ask for more support to ensure I am getting meetings, feedback and observations - taking charge of my own journey. 
— SELINA
Great webinar on expectations surrounding what our processes should as well as can look like to support. Always very informative with great knowledge shared thank you so much!
— AMANDA

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