In the first of an ongoing series of blogs, we would like to showcase our sponsors who have made the Teach Portsmouth Awards possible. We took some time out to speak with Duncan O'Rourke, building projects director at Mountjoy about why they are sponsoring the community and collaboration award. 

Welcome to March's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest vacancies from the Portsmouth City Council website. This monthly series of blog posts introduces readers to the latest leadership, learning support, early years and teaching vacancies in the city.

A mum who lives in the city has told Portsmouth to nominate their teaching heroes before time runs out. Teachers, learning support assistants and head teachers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, are being recognised in the Teach Portsmouth people's choice award. 

If your teaching hero has gone above and beyond to help you and your family in unique ways, Teach Portsmouth want to know. The people's choice award is now open, welcoming nominations from parents/carers whose children and young people attend a school or college in the city.  

The city's favourite awards ceremony for teachers, learning support assistants, teams and head teachers return to Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 9 June to recognise the immense efforts of colleagues in schools, academies and colleges. The Teach Portsmouth Awards celebrates their achievements and showcases best practice in 10 award categories. 

A virtual meet and greet was held with two nursery workers on Monday 17 January during Portsmouth Aspirations Week in the hope of inspiring children, young people and professionals to consider a career in the sector. Teach Portsmouth presents early years education offered delegates information on how to become qualified as a nursery worker alongside progression opportunities available in the city. 

Teach Portsmouth's recent webinar on career progression in teaching gave those watching an idea of the professional development opportunities available for trainees and qualified teachers.

We welcome back Jemma Clark, head teacher at Southsea Infant School, who appeared as a contributor in our webinar. In this article, Jemma tells us about the role of a mentor for early career teachers and what it entails.

2021 has been an unprecedented year for many people. We speak to Councillor Suzy Horton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education at Portsmouth City Council to talk about teaching in Portsmouth and her personal highlights over the last 12 months.

Teach Portsmouth's useful route finder tool has recently been updated to include teacher training courses for the academic year 2022 - 2023. Discover the best routes into teaching from training providers in Portsmouth that meet your needs. 

Teach Portsmouth's webinar series returns in the new year to showcase the incredible careers in early years education, in particular nurseries. 

Whether you've already qualified as a teacher, or are starting initial teacher training, you might be thinking about your future and your first teaching job.

We've put together some tips to help you navigate your options and find your perfect role.

Welcome to November's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies from schools and academies in the city. The vacancies covered in this post are available on the Portsmouth City Council website. 

We're continuing our series of articles showcasing the winners from the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live.

Portsmouth's education community came together for the virtual ceremony on 8 July 2021 as host Reverend Richard Coles announced the winners in nine award categories.

Achieving qualified teacher status (QTS) is an important and exciting milestone in your teaching journey. Beginning your first teaching role may feel like a big step, but you will be provided with support to help you succeed in the classroom during your first years as a teacher.

Welcome to October's edition of teaching jobs of the month as we round up the latest leadership, learning support and teaching vacancies from schools and academies in the city. The vacancies covered in this post are available on the Portsmouth City Council website. 

A webinar for future teachers successfully showcased the rewards of the profession by focusing on special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the need to support children and young people in the city. Learn more about the different roles available and the skills you need to progress in the profession. 

Our fantastic teachers, support teams and leaders are the backbone of education in Portsmouth. In a new series of articles, we showcase the winners of the Teach Portsmouth Awards Live and learn more about what drives them to increase aspirations in the city for children, young people and families.  

If you are interested in learning more about special educational needs and/or disabilities, (SEND) our upcoming webinar on that very topic could be for you. We spoke to Sarah Christopher, Portsmouth Education Partnership and school inclusion manager at Portsmouth City Council who will be hosting the virtual event to give us an insight into teaching in primary, secondary and specialist settings.

The application date to apply for postgraduate teacher training courses starting in 2022 is fast approaching.

In this article, we've put together a selection of resources available on the Teach Portsmouth website that you may find helpful as you start to prepare your application.

Helping children and young people become the best version of themselves has always been one of teachings greatest rewards. If you are interested in supporting those with additional needs, Teach Portsmouth's next webinar could be for you.