Teach Portsmouth Awards 2025

This award recognises new teachers who have started in the past four years working in a Portsmouth school or college. (This would mean the individual must have started their training in the academic year 2021/2022).

This category is about showcasing individuals who are inspirational and have moments in their early career that make them stand out with clear examples of supporting children and young people's education.

This award showcases the work of an individual or team who have implemented inclusive practice in their school or college.

This category recognises the strategies and/or projects that have made a difference to pupils, staff and the wider school community.

This award recognises the sustained and substantial impact an individual has made on the education of children and young people in Portsmouth.

Individuals may have enjoyed long careers in education elsewhere but must have made a significant impact in the city.

This award celebrates the work of an individual or team who have developed new ways of working to improve teaching, learning and achievement in Portsmouth.

This category recognises innovation that has gone beyond just business-as-usual activities, with clear evidence of improved outcomes for children and young people.

The people's choice award is the only public-facing award category that welcomes nominations from the public.

We are asking the community to tell us about school and college staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty for them. The category recognises the extraordinary achievements of school and college staff from their community.

This award celebrates the diverse and invaluable contributions of volunteers in Portsmouth's educational settings. This might include governors, PTA members, gardening/trip/reading volunteers, extra-curricular clubs and other volunteers.

The shortlisting panel will be looking for clear examples of their achievements and the impact they have made in their role. Including the value they bring to the children and young people within the school/college.

This award recognises the talents of early years professionals in Portsmouth who have gone above and beyond in their settings.

From child minders to nursery practitioners, this award showcases the very best early years and childcare talent the city has to offer.

This award recognises the efforts of an individual, team and/or organisation who have worked together to make a difference in their school or college community.

This category showcases what is achieved when groups work together for the benefit of their community.

This award recognises staff in a school or college who support teaching and learning of children and young people.

This specific award for support staff celebrates their achievements and contribution to the wider community.

This award is for teachers, support staff, early years and childcare staff and/or leaders who have worked in the city for over 20 years. There is no overall winner in this category and everyone who is recognised will receive an award.

This award celebrates the members of the school workforce who rarely get a mention and are never in the limelight but who are invaluable to the school or college.

This award recognises individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to promoting wellbeing within school education settings in Portsmouth.

Their efforts may include innovative programmes, dedicated support services, and initiatives that foster a positive and inclusive environment, enhancing the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing of staff, pupils, and families - the whole school community.