New standard to recognise ‘Master Teachers’

A new ‘Master Teacher Standard’ to recognise outstanding teachers should be introduced, according to an independent review commissioned by the Government. The award would be given to those who have a “deep understanding of their subject specialisms, going beyond the programmes they teach”. Teachers would also have to have gained the respect of both parents and pupils and be highly regarded by colleagues to become known as "master teachers".

• Great teachers could become ‘Master Teachers’ (DfE)
• Standard proposed to recognise excellent teachers (CYPN)