The National Teaching Awards (NTAs) recognise excellence and high levels of professionalism and provide the education fraternity with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of outstanding teachers by highlighting the exceptional work done by teachers.
Therefore, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) proudly presents and hosts the annual provincial awards ceremony, a preliminary event before the yearly NTA ceremony.
An electronic version of the Nomination and Information Guide, containing the nomination forms and qualifying criteria, is available from the link below. A copy of the Nomination and Information Guide is also attached. Please note that no printed copies will be supplied to schools. Schools are requested to download the said documents via the following link: https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/national-teaching-awards
All teachers, governing bodies, and district officials are invited to submit nominations to their principals or centre managers based on the criteria in the Nomination and Information Guide.
Deserving teachers may be nominated in the following categories (Subject to change):
Excellence in Grade R Teaching
Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grades 1–7)
Excellence in Primary School Leadership
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (Grades 8–12)
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership
Excellence in Special Needs Teaching
Excellence in Special Needs School Leadership
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET)
Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences
Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences
Excellence in Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award
Principals and centre managers are requested to forward the completed nomination forms to the following email address: [email protected]
Please refer to Annexure A and the Checklist for details of submitting Nomination Forms and the subsequent adjudication process.
