To encourage, recognise, honour and reward the work of dedicated, talented, innovative and inspiring teachers.

For 30 years, via the National Excellence in Teaching Awards, the NEiTA Foundation has been acknowledging exceptional educators in early learning centres, primary and secondary schools across Australia and New Zealand.

NEiTA objectives are to:

• Recognise teachers and leaders who represent excellence within their teaching profession through their contribution to the advancement of education at a local, regional or national levels.
• Raise community confidence in the teaching profession.
• Encourage and support increased professional development of teachers.
• Provide grants and award prizes to teachers and leaders who have demonstrated a particularly high level of dedication and professional expertise and excellence.
• Encourage the enjoyment of learning.

NEiTA Awards are open to dedicated professionals within the education sector who meet the following criteria:

• Must be qualified and registered educators or directors within early childhood centers, or teachers and principals in primary, special, and secondary schools in Australia or New Zealand.
• Must have a minimum of two years' teaching experience.
• Must be currently employed, meeting the following minimum average employment levels
• Primary, special, and secondary teachers: at least 0.6 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) per week
• Kindergarten and preschool teachers (teaching pre-prep programs): at least 28 hours every fortnight.

• Address: 23-35 Hanover Street OAKLEIGH 3166 VIC
• Phone: 1800 624 487
• Email: neita@asg.com.au