A SCHOOL science technician and Duke of Edinburgh Award coordinator from Wellington will head to London to attend the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession.
Taking place on November 30, the annual Pearson National Teaching Awards UK Ceremony will honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of educators from across the UK.
Adam Etherington, of Court Fields School, will be in the running for a Gold Award, having already been recognised among thousands of nominees earlier this year when he received a Silver Award for being an ‘Unsung Hero’.
An integral part of the Court Fields School team since 2006, Adam is the leader of the highly popular ‘Bug Club’ fostering scientific curiosity, the trainer of the school’s therapy dogs Spot and Flint - offering invaluable support to students - as well as the provider of ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ sessions for staff.
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Headteacher Polly Matthews said: “We are absolutely thrilled that Adam is now in the running for a Gold Award. We have already had so much to celebrate, with his hard work and dedication being recognised with a Silver Award earlier in the year, and we will be keeping every finger crossed that he can go on to achieve Gold.”
The Pearson National Teaching Awards are organised by the Teaching Awards Trust, an independent charity that has been supporting educators for more than 25 years and will be hosted by TV presenter and radio broadcaster Gaby Roslin. The evening will showcase the incredible work of all who work in education, going above and beyond what is required to make young people’s educational experiences not only valuable but unforgettable.
Mary Palmer, CEO of the Teaching Awards Trust, said: “Every educator deserves acknowledgement for the exceptional impact they have in both their classrooms and the wider community, every day. The awards evening is a chance to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work happening in early years, schools and colleges across the UK, and celebrate all who make it happen.”
Entries are now open for educators across the country to be recognised in the 2025 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Submissions can be made through the Pearson National Teaching Awards website.