wanttoteach

Hi,

Do you have to be able to swim to teach in New Zealand. Have read somewhere that teaching children to swim is priority in some schools.

Thanks

daddyofthree

No idea but I would imagine it would be essential if you are a PE teacher!!

twins-mum 02

I taught in NZ, as did my other half - although he is a PE teacher - and neither of us were questioned on teaching of swimming. We are both secondary.

daddyofthree

We are hopefully heading to WA and I have never been asked about my swimming either but a good mate of mine who lectures student PE teachers says it's essetial as with their 1st aid and swimming survival badges. I'm assuming NZ is the same. However, I did know of someone who taught PE in NZ and he had no prior swimming / taching experience.

wanttoteach

Hi,

Sorry should have said I am primary trained teacher - blame it on the wine

daddyofthree

Then in that case I doubt that it would be essential for you. Best of luck and enjoy your wine - I'll be topping my glass up shortly for dinner!
Alan