Thank you to everyone who entered a colleague/team for a 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards. The stories that we have heard from schools, colleges, and early years settings across the UK have been simply inspirational yet again, and our judges had a tremendously difficult task in shortlisting finalists.
The Pearson National Teaching Awards are an annual celebration of education, recognising the incredible work of teaching communities across the UK. Everyone who has been entered for an award should feel a sense of professional pride that they have been recognised by their colleagues. Congratulations to everyone who has received a certificate this year.
Click on any category to see the names of those who have been awarded certificates.
- The Award for Early Years Team of the Year – supported by the Department for Education
- The Award for Transformational Use of Digital Technology
- The Award for Send and Inclusive Practice– supported by The Sunday Times
- The Award for Further Education Lecturer of the Year – supported by the Department for Education
- The Award for Further Education Team of the Year – supported by the Department for Education
- The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School
- The Award for Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School
- The Award for School or College Partnership of the Year – supported by PiXL
- The Award for Lifetime Achievement – supported by the Department for Education
- The Award for Making a Difference – Primary School of the Year
- The Award for Making a Difference – Secondary School of the Year – supported by Step Into Teaching
- The Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year – supported by the Department for Education and The Sunday Times
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Primary School
- The Award for Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School
- The Award for Teaching Assistant of the Year
- The Award for Unsung Hero
