Frequently Asked Questions

Accounts
- Oct 12, 2017 I'd just like to pay for Legal/Union but not Professional fees, why can't I do that?
- Oct 8, 2017 I'm a member of SPANZ - why have I not received the latest pay increase?
- Sep 20, 2017 My school won't cover my attendance at Conference, do you offer discounts?
- Sep 20, 2017 Why did you send me two invoices?
- Sep 20, 2017 I'd like to join SPANZ (mid year), will my membership invoice be prorated?
- Dec 19, 2016 I'm moving schools - what happens with my membership?
- Dec 19, 2016 What happens if I resign half way through the year, will I receive a part refund?
- Dec 19, 2016 Will the BOT cover my costs?
Conferences
- Sep 20, 2017 My school won't cover my attendance at Conference, do you offer discounts?
- Sep 20, 2017 Can my Associate Principal or Deputy Principal attend?
- Sep 20, 2017 I've booked to attend Conference but am now unable to attend - can I get a refund?
- Sep 20, 2017 Can my partner join me at Conference?
- Sep 20, 2017 How can I become an exhibitor at the next SPANZ Conference?
- Dec 19, 2016 I am not a SPANZ member, can I attend Conference?
- Dec 19, 2016 Will you contact me with further info on the upcoming conference?
- Dec 19, 2016 Will accommodation be provided at Conference?
Generic
- Oct 25, 2017 I need to renew my Practicing Certificate, how do I apply for an exemption/reimbursement?
- Oct 8, 2017 I'm a member of SPANZ - why have I not received the latest pay increase?
- Sep 20, 2017 How can I get in touch with the SPANZ President?
- Sep 20, 2017 How can I share my concerns around what is happening in the education sector?
- Sep 20, 2017 How do I become a member of the SPANZ Executive?
- Sep 20, 2017 How can I become a SPANZ Business Partner?
- Sep 20, 2017 Does SPANZ have Insurance cover?
- Aug 29, 2017 Do you have regional branches of SPANZ around the country?
Legal
- Nov 15, 2018 TEMPLATE - Disciplinary hearing
- Dec 5, 2017 Does a school have jurisdiction over a teacher’s behaviour in the evenings and weekends?
- Dec 5, 2017 Does a school have jurisdiction over students’ online behaviour?
- Dec 5, 2017 When is a report to the Teaching Council mandatory?
- Dec 5, 2017 Is there a limit on the number of fixed terms that an employee can be employed for?
- Dec 5, 2017 Advice & Guidance question:
- Dec 19, 2016 Will the Legal Fund cover my representation in court?
- Dec 19, 2016 Why do we have to come through SPANZ initially to access the Legal Fund?
Memberships
- Oct 12, 2017 I'd just like to pay for Legal/Union but not Professional fees, why can't I do that?
- Dec 19, 2016 Will SPANZ Union act as a completely separate entity to SPANZ?
- Dec 19, 2016 Should I stay a member of PPTA?
- Dec 19, 2016 I'm moving schools - what happens with my membership?
- Dec 19, 2016 How do you become a life member?
- Dec 19, 2016 Do we get discounts on Business Partner products?
New Principals
- Oct 25, 2017 I need to renew my Practicing Certificate, how do I apply for an exemption/reimbursement?
- Oct 20, 2017 How do I access the relocation grant from the Ministry?
- Oct 17, 2017 What support does SPANZ offer me as a new principal?
- Dec 19, 2016 How do I go about becoming a member?
- Dec 19, 2016 If my predecessor has a standing membership, does it transfer to me?
Professional
- Dec 19, 2016 Will SPANZ represent me if I have an employment relationship problem with my Board?
- Dec 19, 2016 Do I receive 24 hour support with this membership?
- Dec 19, 2016 What are the benefits of a Professional membership?
Union