Schools Plus Teaching Awards

Each year, national education non-profit Schools Plus, with the support of some of Australia’s leading philanthropists chaired by David Gonski AC, recognise great teachers with the Schools Plus Teaching Awards supported by Commonwealth Bank. 

The Awards aim to celebrate great teachers who are making a transformative impact on children and young people across Australia. Twelve outstanding teachers will be chosen for a prestigious Teaching Fellowship valued at $20,000, including $10,000 for the awardee’s school to plan and undertake a high impact school visit program. This will provide in-situ experiential learning at one or more schools/sites and contribute to advancing school improvement and student learning outcomes. 

Eligibility:

• The Awards are open to registered teachers and school leaders in Australian primary and secondary schools (hereinafter referred to as ‘teachers’) in any Government, Catholic or Independent school with students from Year K or Prep to Year 12.
• A registered teacher is a person who is registered or accredited to perform the duties of a teacher as defined by the relevant legislation in their Australian State or Territory.
• Teachers should be currently practising in a school and to the best of their knowledge should intend to continue teaching in the same school for the next 12 months.
• Teachers working in schools in disadvantaged communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The application form is to be completed by the teacher or school leader who is applying for the Awards. Forms completed on behalf of the applicant will be considered ineligible.
• A maximum of one (1) form per applicant will be accepted.
• The form must be submitted between 9:00am (AEDT) on Monday 3 March 2025 and 9:00am (AEST) on Tuesday 8 April 2025.