Helen Simmons
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School
- Bishop Ramsey C of E School
- RUISLIP, MIDDLESEX
- Silver Winners
- 2015
Learn more about the 2024 Gold Winner Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School - Dawn Ferdinand, The Willow Primary School, Tottenham, London.
Dawn lives, breathes and loves education. Originating from a Birmingham council estate, she defied expectations, securing a degree, a PGCE and a master’s in educational leadership, and rising swiftly to become an inspiring leader.
Learn more about the 2024 Gold Winners Making a Difference – Secondary School of the Year, The All Saints Catholic School Whole School Team, Dagenham, Essex.
The commitment to inclusivity and excellence at All Saints is not just a motto – it’s a lived reality that has garnered widespread external recognition. Students defy the odds, achieving remarkable success and demonstrating confidence and optimism about their futures.
Learn more about the 2024 Gold Winners FE Team of the Year, The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Team, Westminster Kingsway College, Westminster, London
The hospitality and culinary arts team is a driving force behind Westminster Kingsway College’s reputation for excellence in education. Individually, each member of the team brings a wealth of expertise, experience and industry connections, contributing to a comprehensive and enriching programme for students.
Learn more about the 2024 Gold Winners Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year, The Surrey Square Primary School Whole School Team, London
This whole-school team works tirelessly and with immense pride to ensure that Surrey Square is ‘more than a school’ in so many ways. Values and wellbeing are at the core, and there is a powerful ethos rippling through the school – one of helping pupils to balance academic learning with the ability to develop positive relationships, communicate effectively, know who they are and have ambition.
THE PEARSON NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS UK CEREMONY
In 2024 TV presenter Gaby Roslin once again hosted the prestigious awards ceremony at The Brewery, London. Joined by The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, BBC The One Show’s Jo Vaughan-Jones and Sir David Carter, the evening was all about shining a spotlight on the amazing teachers, teaching assistants, and education staff making a difference across the UK.
2023 Gold Winner Zac Moxon
Watch the moment Zac Moxon of Chiswick School found out he had won the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year award live at our UK Ceremony.
Featured Articles and Interviews
We know London is full of incredible educators who make a real difference to the lives of their pupils, and we would love to hear more about them. The Pearson National Teaching Awards 2025 are now open for entry, with 16 team and individual categories covering early years, schools and colleges. It’s free to enter and everyone who is nominated receives a certificate of recognition.
Education communities across the UK are recognised through our annual televised celebrations and prestigious awards ceremony. Enter now and you will be eligible for exclusive early bird offers, including feedback on your entry AND the chance to win 2 tickets to one of the 2025 celebratory events to meet and network with fellow educators.
- Being nominated has a huge impact, not just on the winner, but on the wider community.
- Award recognition can elevate your school’s reputation and increase opportunities to share good practice.
- 16 individual and team categories covering early years, schools, and FE
We are here to help so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us or book a call and who knows – we might just be surprising your school or college this time next year!
Meet our former London winners
Joanna Ross
- The Award for Special Needs Teacher of the Year
- Richard Cloudsely School
- ISLINGTON, LONDON
- Silver Winners
- 2015
Jakki Rogers
- The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School
- Christ Church Primary School
- LAMBETH, LONDON
- Silver Winners
- 2015
Claire Appleton
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School
- Grays Farm Primary School
- Orpington, Kent
- Silver Winners
- 2016
Elena Samson
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School
- Featherstone High School
- Southall, Middlesex
- Silver Winners
- 2016
Debra Higginson
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School
- Nascot Wood Junior School
- Watford, Hertfordshire
- Silver Winners
- 2016
