WELLINGTON School has been shortlisted for the ‘Oscars in education’ which celebrates the very best across the UK.
The best schools and teachers across the country are recognised by the Tes Awards 2024 (formerly known as the The Times Education Supplement), and headteacher Eugene du Toit said the school community is “immensely proud” to reach this stage.
It has now been revealed that Claire Davies has been shortlisted for Subject Lead of the Year, Roger Hitchin is up for the Primary Curriculum Leader award, and Lindsey Stanton is in line for the Teaching Assistant of the Year gong.
The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independent schools, across early years settings, primary and secondary.
Mr du Toit said: “We are immensely proud of those colleagues who have been shortlisted for this year’s Tes awards.
“That we have teachers and support staff, in both the prep and senior school settings, confirms Wellington School’s high quality, all-through provision. It is an added delight that Wellington has been announced as a national finalist by the Boarding Schools Association for its service to the community, and we congratulate our Year 11 pupil for being shortlisted for the Khadija Saye Photography Award.”
The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. The schools and teachers they chose showcase the best of education across the sector within 21 award categories, covering all areas of school education.
All of Wellington School’s shortlisted staff have found innovative ways to teach their subjects, get children excited about studying their subject and colleagues excited about teaching it, and have delivered excellent results, the school said.
Their work has created a “buzz around their subjects” within the school community and Roger Hitchin has “pioneered innovative Maths teaching” within Wellington Prep School. Claire Davies and her “phenomenal department have inspired and motivated hundreds of children across the school and the local community”, the school said in a press release.
The school also says Lindsey Stanton is deserved of the award because she “has given the very best support in the classroom and out, fostering pupils’ independence and collaborative working, and supporting pupils’ social and emotional development.”
Jon Severs, editor of Tes Magazine, said” "Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries - the standard was so high this year despite the challenges schools face.
“It is critical we celebrate excellence and share it widely so we can ensure that the fantastic work happening in education is properly recognised."
Winners will be announced on June 21 at a glittering gala awards night at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, in London.
Eugene du Toit who will move to Haileybury School in September, after five years at the helm, with new headmaster Alex Battison taking up the post.
Mr Battison said in March how “thrilled” he is to replace Mr du Toit having been senior deputy head at the prestigious Lord Wandsworth College in Hampshire since 2018.