A teacher needs the support of pupils and parents in her bid to win the Pearson National Teaching Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year.

Selected from thousands of nominations, Kirsty Gaythwaite of Goodwin Academy in Deal is one of 87 teachers, lecturers and school staff who have been entered for the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Miss Gaythwaite, a maths teacher, is nominated to win a silver award, and could go on to win one of 14 gold awards.

To support the judging process of her nomination in the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year category, the Hamilton Road Academy wants testimonials written by past and present students, staff and parents.

If you or your child would like to support Miss Gaythwaite’s entry write down why you think Miss Gaythwaite is the most outstanding new teacher of the year and send it to admin@goodwinacademy.org.uk

The Pearson National Teaching Awards are an annual celebration of exceptional teachers, founded in 1998 by Lord Puttnam to recognise the life-changing impact an inspirational teacher can have on the lives of the young people they teach.

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