We send communications out via email to our database, please ensure your contact details are up to date with our office. We will also keep the website up to date with information as it becomes available.
What happens if I resign half way through the year, will I receive a part refund?
Membership is taken up on a calendar year basis, therefore your membership will continue being valid until 31st December even if you are no longer part of a school. If you would like to continue receiving notifications from SPANZ please contact the office with your new contact details.
What are the benefits of a Professional membership?
As a SPANZ member we will keep you in the loop of areas in the sector that may affect you as a principal, or your school.
We provide a voice at the table at policy level with the Ministry of Education as well as Education Sector Agencies.
Our annual Conference is designed as a key networking opportunity for principals to interact with their peers, as well as provide forward thinking keynote presenters and the chance to hear directly from the Ministry and Sector Agencies.
You will also be invited to join our valuable Legal fund and SPANZ Union. Both provide many benefits to our principals (you can read more on the respective website tabs).
Our office is also a first place to call for advice, our office team have many contacts in the sector and if they don't know the answer first off they will do their best to find out for you.
If my predecessor has a standing membership, does it transfer to me?
Each membership is separate and must be applied for by each individual.
When a principal leaves he/she takes their membership with them - this includes the school legal portion.
However in the situations where your predecessor has retired or is resigning from the profession you are welcome to apply, at their agreement, for a membership transfer.
Do we get discounts on Business Partner products?
We invite you to welcome our Business Partners into your school and give them the opportunity to provide your school with what they have on offer.
There are no direct SPANZ discounts for using the Business Partners, but we invite you to say you are a SPANZ member.
It is at the Business Partner's discretion as to what discount/business deals they are able to provide. Please refer to our Business Partner page to see our recommendations.
Will accommodation be provided at Conference?
We endeavour to provide a discounted SPANZ rate with the hotel we are hosting our Conference with. A link to this will be provided in correspondence to principals.
Meals as indicated in the programme will be provided, however flights, accommodation, transfers and meals outside the programme will be at the principals expense.
Will the BOT cover my costs?
It is at your board's discretion how much they will cover of your SPANZ membership.
Traditionally most boards will cover your SPANZ Professional membership and the School Legal cover, as well as Conference attendance/related costs. Principals will then cover their own Personal Legal cover and Union membership.
Why do we have to come through SPANZ initially to access the Legal Fund?
You are welcome to contact HarrisonStone directly if you are a SPANZ Legal Member.
HarrisonStone have an up to date list of all our Legal members and can assist you immediately upon checking your membership status.
If you are not a legal member you will need to contact SPANZ initially to upgrade your membership.