South East Essex Academy Trust

SEEAT success in Pearson National Teaching Awards

South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is celebrating as nine of its staff members have been recognised in the coveted Pearson National Teaching Awards and a Headteacher has won the Bronze Award for his nomination in the Headteacher of the Year category.   

 

Andrew Cooper, CEO of SEEAT, expressed his delight at the nominations, saying,  

“The Pearson National Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding individuals who inspire and influence the lives of children and young people. Being nominated is a testament to staff who work tirelessly to make our schools the best place to learn for our pupils and students. These nominations are not just personal achievements but a reflection of the collective spirit of SEEAT, where every person is valued.” 

 

Jade Blackburn, SEEAT Director of People, said, 

 “At SEEAT, we are making a deliberate effort to buck the national trend when it comes to the recruitment and retention of staff by making our schools the best place to work and making sure that our commitment to being “first for staff" is more than just a tagline; it is a guiding principle that shapes our policies, our culture, and our school communities.” 

 

Nominees are:   

  • Desi McKeown, Headteacher at The Deanes - Bronze Award Winner in the category of Secondary Headteacher of the Year  
  • Hayley Stapleton, Teacher at Hadleigh Junior School - Highly Commended in the category of Digital Innovator of the Year  
  • Kay Hammond, Teacher at The Westborough School – Certificate of Excellence in the Lifetime Achievement category after 30 years of long service  
  • Victoria Parkinson, SENDCo at Hadleigh Junior School – Certificate of Excellence School Teacher of the Year  
  • Debbie Hayes, TA at Rochford Primary School – Certificate of Excellence in the Teaching Assistant of the Year category  
  • Nico Dubouchet, Instructor and Sports Coach at Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery – Certificate of Excellence for the Unsung Hero award   
  • Steve Bish, Partnerships Manager at The Deanes Sports Centre– Certificate of Excellence for the Unsung Hero award  
  • Tom Morgan, Religious Studies Teacher at Westcliff High School for Girls – Certificate of Excellence for Secondary Teacher of the Year  
  • Melanie Hill, Teacher at Rochford Primary School – nominated for Primary Teacher of the Year  

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