Meet the Inspiring Nominees for the Teacher of the Year 2025✨

From morning hellos in the playground to staying up late planning school trips, teachers do a lot. And when they go above and beyond? We think they deserve a bit of a spotlight. 

That’s why we launched Teacher of the Year 2025 – to celebrate the incredible humans shaping young minds. 

We’ve already received some amazing nominations. Here are just a few that gave us all the feels: 

Mr Wildgoose – Crewe 

Turning tricky school days into ones to look forward to. 

Adam used to find school overwhelming – until he joined Mr Wildgoose’s class. 

“From day one, Mr Wildgoose has been approachable. He bends down and gets on their level when he talks to the kids.” Cheryl said. 

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Mr Durrant – Leicester 

Big community spirit, even bigger playground dreams. 

Mr Durrant helped launch a brand new PTFA, bringing parents and teachers together to support the school. 

Leanne, parent and co-founder of the PFTA, says Mr Durrant is encouraging of every idea they have. She said: “Everything we put forward to him he says yes and gets fully involved.” 

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 Mrs Davies – Thatcham 

Choir leader. Fundraiser. All-round ray of sunshine. 

Mrs Davies took half the school to sing at the O2 Arena – and fundraised so no child was left out. 

“She goes above and beyond to ensure every child matters and feels secure, happy, safe and included. She is a gem and we are truly blessed to have her.” Said Nicola. 

 Read the full story 

Got someone in mind? 

Whether they’re a classroom legend, a lunchtime hero or the headteacher who holds it all together – we want to hear about them. 

 Nominations are open until June 22nd 
 Winner announced on July 4th 

Nominate a teacher today 
Because saying thank you never goes out of style. 

Got a teacher to thank? 

If you’ve got an end-of-term gift in mind, we’ve got the easiest way to chip in together. 

Create a teacher Collection Pot – one link, one Pot, all the love. 

Want to stay in the loop? 

We’ll be sharing feel-good stories, nominee shout-outs and the big winner reveal across our socials. 

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