2024 National Excellence in Teaching Awards

Nominations close Sunday 21 July.

Recognising the Unseen Heroes

Every day, dedicated educators tirelessly commit to their students, innovating and improving the ways in which we teach and learn. They often work quietly, with unwavering dedication, always focusing on enhancing educational experiences.

We extend our deepest gratitude for your efforts to acknowledge these teachers for their significant contributions, which continue to shape and transform the futures of children in Australia and New Zealand.

How NEiTA Celebrates Excellence in Education:

NEiTA acknowledges and rewards outstanding educators in several impactful ways:

• Professional Development Grants: Award winners receive up to $10,000 to advance their careers, fostering opportunities to enhance their teaching methods and student learning experiences.
• Awards Ceremony: Recipients are celebrated in a special ceremony, recognizing their dedication and achievements in education.
• Networking Opportunities: Winners are invited to connect, share, and learn from fellow recipients and NEiTA alumni, creating a community of exceptional educators.

Most importantly, these awards serve as a heartfelt thank you from the community, ensuring that educators know their efforts are seen, valued, and profoundly appreciated.

Who is eligible for a NEiTA Award?

NEiTA Awards are open to dedicated professionals within the education sector who meet the following criteria:

• Must be qualified and registered educators or directors within early childhood centers, or teachers and principals in primary, special, and secondary schools in Australia or New Zealand.
• Must have a minimum of two years’ teaching experience.
• Must be currently employed, meeting the following minimum average employment levels.
• Primary, special, and secondary teachers: at least 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) per week.
• Kindergarten and preschool teachers (teaching pre-prep programs): at least 28 hours every fortnight.

We are looking for nominations for those who have excelled in the following areas: 

• Leadership:
  • Exceptional school and community leadership, notably by principals and deputy principals.
• Knowledge:
  • Demonstrated expert knowledge in their field.
• Teaching Practice:
  • Innovative and exemplary approaches to teaching.
• Community Engagement:
  • Outstanding engagement with parents, carers, and the community, particularly in supporting student well-being.
• Professional Engagement:
  • Significant contribution to colleague development, including mentoring.

 Find out more and nominate here.