The Esports team from Gower College Swansea will soon be heading to London for the ‘Oscars’ of the teaching profession.
The Pearson National Teaching Awards annual glamorous awards ceremony will be taking place on 29 November, where teachers, lecturers, support staff and institutions from across the country will gather to celebrate the incredible impact that educators have on young lives.
The Esports team was announced as a Silver Award winner for Further Education Team of the Year earlier this year and is now in the running for Gold.
Since the inception of Esports delivery at the College in 2020, the team has tirelessly advocated for the qualification’s potential and showcased the diverse career pathways available to students. Their efforts have not only changed perceptions of Esports education but their GCS Owls brand has also elevated the College’s profile on a global scale, further championing development of new qualifications to extend the learning pathway to foundation degree level.
The team is responsible for delivering the Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC qualifications in Esports. However, their impact extends far beyond the classroom - their passion and commitment has led to significant developments, including a close collaboration with the awarding body to enhance and expand provision, becoming one of the first Colleges to launch the Pearson Extended Diploma in Esports.
They have also forged strong industry connections, collaborating with organisations such as Williams, Formula 1 and Dallas Fuel to provide students with valuable real-world experiences and employment opportunities.
The glittering ceremony will be hosted at The Brewery in Central London and will be hosted by BBC presenter, Gaby Roslin.
For over a quarter of a century, the Pearson National Teaching Awards have celebrated the unsung heroes of education.
Established and run by the Teaching Awards Trust, the awards highlight the extraordinary difference made every day by teachers, early years educators and support staff.
Mary Palmer, CEO of the Teaching Awards Trust, said: “Every educator deserves acknowledgement for the exceptional impact they have in both their classrooms and the wider community, every day. Our annual Teaching Awards offers the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the incredible work of our educators, those who not only provide young people with knowledge, but also with values and life lessons that shape who they become. We congratulate all of this year’s winners and wish them the very best ahead of the UK ceremony.”