Practice Based Attestation PBA

The practice based attestation (PBA) process is one example of a type of skills based pay model because teachers will be attested as demonstrating a set of knowledge, skills and attributes for the purpose of receiving pay increases.
The PBA was negotiated as part of the 2007 negotiations. At the moment, a group of schools in Kahungngu are piloting processes to determine how the PBA will work.
The pilot has provided invaluable information to NZEI TE RIU ROA about features that are important in skills based pay models.
- It is a voluntary process that teachers decide to enter into
- The set of knowledge skills and attributes are based on effective teaching practice
- It is a non-competitive model: one of the things teachers must demonstrate is that they work co-operatively with their colleagues
- It is rigorous and robust - it is a credible alternative to degree and teachers who go through it are able to be recognised as effective, quality teachers
- The process is objective and evidence based
- Moderation of decisions so that no one person is solely responsible
- There are tangible financial and professional benefits for undertaking the process