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Rangitoto College is proud to help shape the next generation of teachers through the Auckland Schools’ Teacher Training programme—combining study with hands-on experience in leading Auckland high schools.

Auckland Schools’ Teacher Training

Career changer? Recent graduate? Train to teach with us!

Rangitoto College is proud to be a founding school within the Auckland Schools’ Teacher Trainee Programme (ASTTP/University of Waikato) and The Teacher Institute (TTI). This innovative programme allows talented trainee teachers to work in top Auckland high schools while completing their qualifications.

Why Train with Us?

  • Earn while you learn – complete your coursework remotely while gaining hands-on experience in one of New Zealand’s leading secondary schools.
  • Be mentored by experts – work alongside experienced teachers in your subject area.
  • Fast-track your career – this one-year immersion programme provides a stipend, covers fees, and sets you up with a teaching role at the start of your new profession.
  • Make a difference – gain real-world classroom experience while contributing to the lives of young people.

Meaningful Work. Smarter Training.

For more information: https://www.schoolbasedtraining.org/

Applications Open for 2026

Rangitoto College welcomes applications from prospective teachers in all subject areas, with STEM specialists particularly encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching—especially those looking to change careers and immerse themselves in a school environment while they train.

Fees are fully covered, and a generous stipend is provided.

For more information, visit schoolbasedtraining.org or email traintoteach@rangitoto.school.nz.

Application Guidelines

Applicants should include a letter of application addressing the following:

  • Reasons for entering the teaching profession, including any relevant work experience
  • Prior experience with young people and the community
  • Passions within, and beyond, the classroom
  • Subject specialist areas and any additional curriculum expertise

Please also follow the application process outlined on our Vacancies page.

Ruth Chong's reflection

The Auckland School’s Partnership Programme (ASPP) provided me with an immersive experience into secondary school teaching along with the core aspects of school life, including co-curricular involvement and building relationships with students.

The extensive teaching opportunities I gained as a pre-service teacher in the ASPP, along with access to professional development and the immense support I received from mentor teachers and staff at the college, have all contributed to providing me with a seamless transition into my first year as a secondary school teacher.

Ruth Chong, 2021 Trainee (pictured on the left with her mentor teacher, Dunja Gordon)

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