Teaching News: Liverpool Hope Graduate Named Best Male Teacher in EYFS 2025

Three images across the banner. The left hand image is a list of award winners, the middle image is of a male teacher receiving his award, looking at it and smiling. The right hand image is the teacher with his award and a group of primary aged school children looking at the camera.

PGCE graduate and proud Liverpool Hope University alumni, Simon Taylor, has been named Best Male Teacher in EYFS 2025, making a lasting impression in the early years education community just two years into his career.

Simon received the prestigious award in recognition of his exceptional dedication, innovative teaching practices and positive impact on the lives of his pupils and colleagues at Castleway Primary School, in Wirral.

In a local publication, Simon is quoted to say, “I am truly honoured and humbled to receive this award.” The article also shares how Simon’s commitment to Early Years education shines throughout his classroom with a colleague saying, “observing him teaching is like medicine for the soul.”

Faculty and staff from Liverpool Hope University's School of Education congratulated Simon on his achievement, calling him “a role model for aspiring educators” and “a shining example of what passionate teaching can achieve.” Simon’s achievement is an example of Liverpool Hope University’s mission to produce graduates of a high calibre that make a difference to society and their career sector.

Liverpool Hope University is expanding the opportunities available for prospective teachers to access qualifications and is delighted to be the first provider in the area to offer a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Primary Teaching. If you are employed in an education setting or EYFS provider and would like to pursue a career in teaching, find out how an apprenticeship can support you on your career pathway.

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