Northern Irish Winners

Learn more about our 2024 Gold Winner Outstanding New Teacher of the Year Ciara Mulholland

Saint Patrick’s College, Maghera, Derry. Ciara is an early career teacher (ECT) who has made an incredible impact since joining the school in September 2022. An outstanding science teacher, Ciara inspires and galvanises all her pupils, and has been a particularly impressive role model for girls interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

THE PEARSON NATIONAL TEACHING AWARDS UK CEREMONY 2024

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.

Watch the moment St Oliver Plunkett Primary School were surprised by Joel Mawhinney live on BBC’s The One Show for winning the Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year award.

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Maghera Teacher ‘Overwhelmed’ by Top Teaching Award

A teacher from Maghera, in County Londonderry, has said it is an “honour” to get a special award for teaching. Ciara Mulholland, from Saint Patrick’s College in Maghera, has been recognised as the Pearson National Teaching Winner of the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year 2024

NI PRIMARY SCHOOL NAMED GOLD AWARD WINNER AT EDUCATION ‘OSCARS’ RECEIVES ACCOLADE ON THE ONE SHOW

A Belfast primary school has been named as a gold award winner in the education ‘Oscars’.

We know Northern Ireland 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!

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