The Essex Teaching Awards gives the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the inspirational work of early years and childcare practitioners, teachers and school staff within Essex.
Anyone can nominate individuals or teams working or volunteering in educational establishments in the Essex local authority area.
How to nominate
Nominations open on Monday 24 February 2025 and will close on Friday 25 April 2025.
Make a nomination
2025 award categories
- Early years team of the year
- Childminder/ childminding team of the year
- FE team of the year
- Headteacher of the year in a primary or secondary School
- Teacher of the year in a special school
- Lifetime achievement
- Making a difference - primary school of the year
- Making a difference - secondary school of the year
- School partnership
- Inclusive practice
- Outstanding new teacher of the year
- Teacher of the year in a primary school
- Teacher of the year in a secondary school or post 16
- Teaching assistant of the year
- Impact of digital innovation
- Support staff (member of our school community)
Award sponsors
This year's awards are sponsored by:
Interm IT
Ellisons Solicitors
Lodge Coaches
Contact us
For further information, please email teaching.awards@essex.gov.uk
Sponsor the awards
Sponsor the Essex Teaching Awards and receive up to a year of promotion for your business.The Essex Teaching Awards offer a unique chance to elevate your brand’s visibility and make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
For more information, email workforcedevelopment@essex.gov.uk