A TEIGNBRIDGE sports teacher has received national recognition for her dedication.

Keira Wylie, head of PE at Teign School in Kingsteignton, was shortlisted for Secondary Subject Leader of the Year at the TES Schools Awards.

The TES Schools Awards recognises the best teachers and schools from UK state and independent schools, across early years settings, primary and secondary.  

The shortlist was compiled by a panel of expert judges, including school leaders and experts. 

Keira and Lucie Wagner, head of school at Teign travelled to London to attend the awards ceremony.  

Although it was not a ‘win’ this year, being shortlisted is considered a huge achievement as there were 20,000 nominees. 

Teign School is renowned for its dedication to all aspects of school sport and was recently awarded the School Games Gold Mark.  

Lucie Wagner said: ‘Everyone at Teign School is so incredibly proud of Ms Wylie for making the shortlist for Secondary Subject Leader of the Year.  

‘Attending the awards ceremony with her was an incredible experience and she is definitely a winner in our eyes.’

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West of which Teign School is a member, said: ‘I know everyone at Education South West will want to offer their congratulations to Ms Wylie for making it on to the TES Awards shortlist, which is no mean feat.  ‘It’s evident how dedicated she is to her subject and her students, and I hope she had a wonderful evening in London, she thoroughly deserved to.’