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Teacher of the Year Award
The teacher pupils remember for the rest of their lives.
About this category
This award recognises a teacher in any phase or subject whose teaching over the last twelve months has made an exceptional difference to pupils' progress, confidence and love of learning. Judges look for impact on learners and contribution to colleagues.
Eligibility
- Open to qualified teachers in early years
- Primary
- Secondary
- Special and alternative provision settings
Judging criteria
- Impact on pupil progress
- Quality of teaching
- Inclusion
- Contribution to colleagues
- Professional conduct
Qualitative criteria
- High expectations
- Warmth and the ability to reach every learner
Metrics
- Pupil progress and outcomes
- Engagement
- Feedback from pupils
- Parents and colleagues
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, feedback from pupils, students, parents or colleagues. Never include names, images or any detail that could identify a child, pupil or student: describe work in anonymised terms and give results as percentages or ranges. Nothing in an entry is shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size and context of the setting, so small schools and providers compete on equal terms.
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