Shine the spotlight on school stars

Top teachers, support staff, groups, and volunteers will all be recognised at the event, which is now open to nominations. Submissions can be made by anyone passionate about their school or college including staff, parents and pupils.

Nominations can be made for any role as there is a category appropriate for anyone making a difference to pupils or colleagues.

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A panel of judges will select winners for each local authority and the results will be announced at a prestigious awards dinner at the Ashford International Hotel in May. There are top prizes on offer in addition to a limited edition trophy for each overall champion deemed the county’s best.

The panel will include representatives from Kreston Reeves, Kent Further Education, Kape HR, Thinking Schools Academy Trust, KCS, The Education People, Loop CR, Streetspace, Canterbury Christ Church University, Diggerland, University of Greenwich, Salus, Three R’s Teacher Recruitment and Specialised Sports Products.

Following the awards ceremony a booklet featuring details of the winners will be available for free download to share best practice.

For more information or to nominate, visit the Kent Teacher of the Year website before the 1 March deadline.

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Download the support pack enabling your school to promote the awards to parents and pupils.