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A mum whose child attends a King's Academy school in Portsmouth has praised the efforts of one staff member who went above and beyond the call of duty. 

They are now being recognised as part of our 'thank a school superhero' initiative that shines a light on those who go the extra mile for children and young people. 

If you know someone who has gone above and beyond for your family and works in a city school, Teach Portsmouth are calling on parents and carers to give a big collective thank you.

Over 50 people attended an event to become teaching assistants in Portsmouth at Paulsgrove Community Centre on Wednesday 15 November.

Early career teachers and trainees joined forces at Central Library on Tuesday 7 November to share their top tips for starting a career in the classroom. 

An event designed to get people 'classroom ready' as a teaching assistant arrives at Paulsgrove Community Centre on Wednesday 15 November from 10am - 11:45am and 12pm - 1:45pm.

A new initiative to encourage more people to become teachers in Portsmouth has launched called 'love to teach', working with training providers and partners in the city to showcase different routes into the profession. 

As a new academic year begins, applications for teacher training will open soon. To support those looking at their options, our online route finder has been updated to present the latest training courses from providers in the city.  

If you are looking at starting a new job, take a look at our monthly round up of vacancies from early years, primary and secondary schools in Portsmouth. From teaching assistants to head teachers, August is the perfect time to apply for a job before children and young people return in September.  

Teachers, governors, early years staff, childminders, and classroom assistants took centre stage at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 29 June 2023 for the Teach Portsmouth Awards.  

A recruitment event designed to showcase job and training opportunities within schools and colleges has been hailed a success by city leaders.

From superstar support staff to top teaching talent, classroom heroes in schools and colleges across the city have been shortlisted in 11 award categories as part of the Teach Portsmouth Awards. 

A new initiative to recruit teaching assistants in schools has launched with the aim of filling urgent vacancies in primary and secondary settings, after an initial trial saw two new people join local schools. 

If you are looking for a 'golden opportunity' to work in a school or college, a series of jobs, training and voluntary roles will be showcased at Portsmouth Guildhall as part of the Teach Portsmouth Jobs and Opportunities Fair in a bid to boost employment in the city.

If you are at the beginning of your teaching journey and unsure where to start, our latest guide on choosing your training route has arrived in the nick of time. Our guide breaks down the two main training routes that are available to you, with local providers giving advice on what makes each one unique. 

A group of schools in Portsmouth joined forces with training providers on Tuesday 28 February at Central Library to promote support roles in the classroom.

With online nominations opening in January, schools and colleges from across Portsmouth are busy nominating their staff and teams. In this update, we spotlight nominations, introduce our sponsors and award categories. 

If you are thinking about a change of career or want to start a new adventure in the classroom, our monthly round up of the latest teaching, support and leadership vacancies is a great place to start your search. 

A call for people in Portsmouth to become teaching assistants are invited to attend an information event on Tuesday 28 February at Central Library (third floor) from 10am to 2pm.

Every year, we look back at the education landscape in the city with Councillor Suzy Horton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education at Portsmouth City Council. In this year's edition, Suzy shares her standout moments as she reflects on the last 12 months in the city. 

The Teach Portsmouth Awards return on Thursday 29 June 2023 to celebrate education excellence in the city. This year's ceremony will see even more people recognised including two new categories for early years professionals and governors.