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All our 17 categories are open to those in education, including early years, primary, secondary and FE sectors across the UK.
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It is FREE to enter and to attend all our events. Winners gain national recognition, and are featured in the press, on TV, and at our awards ceremonies with an overnight stay in a London hotel.
“I think it’s an important message for our children to say embrace every moment, celebrate your successes, and take pride. This award is for every single student, and for all the staff.”
“The entire Pearson’s Teaching Awards process has certainly been the high point of my career, and it was an honour and privilege to be a part of it. Getting to the end with the gold will help shine a positive light on the great work of my students, my college, and the FE sector in general.”
“The Pearson Teaching Awards has raised the profile of the school and the work we do with our students to a national level. The Awards ceremony itself was a fantastic occasion and I have personally benefitted from meeting some amazing practitioners in the field of education.”
“I cannot stress how much of a positive experience this award has had not only for me but the whole school community. It has afforded me so many opportunities to further improve my CPD but fundamentally the education of students in my school. The attention from local and national press also shows students and parents that the school strives for Outstanding practice and is ambitious and nationally recognised.”
"It was great to have recognition, not only for me , but for the school as well. The school has received some really good press and it is good to spread the word about what is going on within education. Thanks very much to Pearson and the Teaching Awards for such a fantastic experience.”
“Winning the award has been a great celebration of all the hard work everyone in my school has put in over the last year. I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to change education and make it better for our children so I hope I can continue on this path and create positive changes across education during my career.”
“People shouldn’t underestimate the value of the awards, not only on a personal level but for your community, for the school, for parents, for the children. The teaching profession is very much an unsung hero profession, and I think it’s important that recognition is given because people deserve it. It unlocks the message we are trying to tell our children—that you can be the best you can be. The school has been recognised, and therefore you’ve been recognised, and therefore you can go on to do things that are amazing.”
Since becoming Headteacher in 2017, Farhan transformed progress and raised aspirations at his inner-city multicultural college. His values-led leadership redefined the school’s mission, introduced ‘tough love’ policies, and broadened pupil experiences.
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Sharon is the CEO, Pearson UK. She is responsible for qualifications, assessments and teaching and learning resources for primary and secondary education in the UK and globally. She has extensive experience of working closely with governments, schools and other partners to provide services that help children and young people make progress in their lives. Sharon is an advocate for inclusivity both in the workplace and within education.
Sharon graduated from Oxford and trained as a qualified teacher and taught in schools in Essex and Hertfordshire for 8 years. She is a speaker for the charity, Speaker for Schools.
In 2025, the Teaching Awards Trust charity achieved a media reach of over 180 million across radio, TV, national and regional press, featuring in both consumer and trade publications. Our exposure goes beyond celebrating winners —it’s about raising the profile of the entire teaching profession, ensuring its impact is recognised and valued across the UK.
By sharing inspiring stories, we help position teaching as a rewarding and aspirational career. Teachers and support staff are a vital part of our society, shaping lives and futures every single day. Our mission is to celebrate their work, increase public appreciation for the profession, and ensure that teaching remains a respected and desirable career choice for generations to come
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