What do the teachers at your school really think about their job and their working conditions? Which aspects of your school’s culture and working conditions are teachers positive about, and which aspects could be strengthened?
The Teacher Workplace Survey is designed for all teaching staff (0.5 FTE and above) within your school. Because of the anonymous nature of the survey, schools need at least 5 respondents for the system to be able to generate reports. The survey asks teachers to rate items in five areas:
- Physical working environment and resources
- Satisfaction with school
- School leadership
- Professional development
- School organisation
Items in the survey are internationally research-based, and the results are completely anonymous for teachers and confidential to the school.
Benefits of the Teacher Workplace Survey
- Provides a snapshot picture of what teachers think about their work and their working environment.
- Gives teachers a forum for expressing their views with absolute confidentiality.
- Provides an opportunity to look broadly at gathering data within an important component for improving teaching and learning.
The Teacher Workplace Survey is now online
In 2023, we integrated the Teacher Workplace Survey with our NZCER Assist platform, providing instant reporting once 5 or more staff have completed the survey.
Reporting within NZCER Assist is restricted to nominated Assist users to ensure reporting and data is confidential. If you have any questions about administering the survey or who should have access to reports, please contact our team at assessmentservices@nzcer.org.nz
Cost Structure
Price for sitting online surveys: Schools will pay a survey subscription depending upon the size of the school:
- Band A, 1000+ students: $500.00
- Band B, 250-1000 students: $350.00
- Band C, less than 250 students: $250.00
How to access the Teacher Workplace Survey
Please email our team at assessmentservices@nzcer.org.nz to subscribe if you are not already a user of NZCER Assist or require assistance.
We also have a team of people able to provide a range of ongoing assessment support and advice to schools. Our Education Advisors can provide support on how to use the survey results to define or address the problem for improvement.
For questions or advice on registering, email assessmentservices@nzcer.org.nz or call (04) 802 1630.
Relating to research
NZCER, New Zealand and international research consistently point to the importance of working conditions that enable teachers to enjoy their work and to work positively and productively with learners. Most evidence based on framework provided in Teacher Working Conditions that Matter: Evidence for Change (Leithwood, 2006), but other references are also included.
For further information about Teacher Workplace Survey please refer to the TWS Information Pack, call us on (04) 802-1630 or email assessmentservices@nzcer.org.nz.