How to nominate

Exemplary and innovative teaching strategies and practice

The teacher:

• Implements forward-thinking, research-based and culturally responsive teaching practices that inspire student engagement positively.
• Adopts innovative and creative strategies, including digital tools and interdisciplinary methods to enhance learning experiences.
• Uses assessment and student feedback to refine teaching approaches and maximise learning outcomes.

• Teaching
• Design for learning
• Professional learning 

Cultivating student success and growth

The teacher:

• Creates a safe, inclusive and empowering learning environment that fosters student achievement and personal growth
• Differentiates teaching to meet diverse needs and ensures equitable access to learning opportunities.
• Encourages the development of essential lifelong learning skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and resilience.

• Learning focused culture
• Design for learning
• Professional learning

Promotion of global citizenship and community engagement

The teacher:

• Embeds cultural inclusivity and global awareness into teaching practices, encouraging students to be active and responsible global citizens
• Fosters meaningful connections with local communities
• Actively integrates te reo Māori, tikanga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into teaching practice, and they this is important.

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership
• Professional relationships
• Learning-focused culture

Demonstration of leadership and commitment to education

The teacher:

• Shows leadership through mentorship, advocacy and professional collaboration, contributing to the growth of colleagues and the broader education community
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional learning and models best practices for others
• Advocates for improvements in education within a school, local and/or national context.

• Professional learning
• Professional relationships
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership