Teacher is simply the best

Chris Peet, is just one of three teachers who has been nominated for the PK education South Yorkshire Supply Teacher of the Year Award.

Parents, teachers and students are now being called on to vote for their favourite supply teacher in the region to win the title.

The winners will be announced next Thursday — during National Supply Teacher Week, which supports and celebrates of supply teachers.

Commenting on the awards Karl Housley, director of PK education, which organised the competition, said: “The awards are our way of recognising the commitment and dedication of supply teachers who are often working under very challenging conditions to ensure children can continue their education.

“Supply teachers throughout the UK jump in at the deep end every day and carry out their jobs under quite different circumstances to permanent teachers.

“Very often they’re given just a few minutes to prepare for the day ahead with a room full of pupils they have never met and deliver lessons they are unfamiliar with.

“We believe it’s about time they were recognised for their contribution to education."

Chris’s nomination noted his professionalism and commitment, adding that “his attendance and time keeping are excellent, and his positive approach and enthusiasm is always appreciated by schools and pupils”.

It said: “Chris is very flexible and a talented teacher and is happy to cover a variety of roles and work in a variety of schools.”

To vote, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PKSupplyTeacherAwards