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Primary Science Teacher Fellowship

Fellowship description:

A six month fellowship designed to create potential science curriculum leaders in the primary sector.

Purpose of the Primary Science Teacher Fellowship:

To:

  • Develop both personally and professionally in order to confidently take on leadership responsibilities in Science
  • Enhance understanding of the Nature of Science
  • Enhance awareness and understanding of the applications of Science in the wider community
  • Enhance awareness and understanding of potential careers involving Science
  • Share enhanced knowledge and positive attitudes to Science with colleagues, students and others in the general community

Eligibility criteria:

To be considered for this fellowship a teacher must be

  • A primary or intermediate teacher
  • In the third or higher year of teaching the New Zealand Curriculum
  • In permanent employment in a primary or intermediate school (or area or other school if teaching primary aged students)
  • Fully supported in the application by the Principal
  • A New Zealand resident

Closing date for applications:

12 April 2010 for Fellowships beginning term 3 2010.

To Apply

Please download each of the following documents, which are to be completed electronically and e-mailed as attachments to PSTF@royalsociety.org.nz. The Principals Declaration however, is to be manually signed and faxed to 04 473 1841, attention Primary Science Teacher Fellowships.

Additional Information:

Profiles of Teacher Fellows:  2009,  2010

Applications for the next intake (Term 3 and Term 4, 2010) close on 12 April, 2010. Please contact us if you are considering applying: email PSTF@royalsociety.org.nz or phone Joanna Leaman or John Auty 04 472 7421.

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