Technician Awards
Our Technician Awards recognise the vital contributions of school science technicians to the teaching of science.
The Salters-Horners Teacher Awards celebrate the passion and hard work of chemistry teachers, and their impact on their students’ learning, career prospects and applications of practical chemistry. Teachers play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of chemists and scientists, and we recognise the impact this has on students. This award is made possible by the generosity of our partnership with the Worshipful Company of Horners.
We award up to three prizes per year, with each award consisting of £1250 for the teacher and £500 for their school science department.
Candidates are expected to:
- currently work as teachers of chemistry in secondary schools and colleges catering for students up to the age of 18 across the UK,
- promote inclusivity in chemistry,
- engage learners by incorporating practical chemistry within their lessons,
- share their enthusiasm for the subject beyond their lessons,
- successfully raise the profile of careers within the field of chemistry,
- understand the challenges and opportunities facing their sector and a vision of how they can contribute.
Application process
Applications are currently open for our 2026 Teacher Awards.
Applications consist of two sections: an application form to be filled in by the teacher (part A), and a supporting statement to be completed by a member of the Senior Leadership Team (part B). These forms can be downloaded below, and both parts should be emailed to [email protected] to apply.
Deadline to apply: Friday 27th February 2026. Please note, we encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the application window ahead of the deadline. Interview date and panel: TBC.
If you have any questions about the application process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at [email protected].
Your completed application will be shared with the reviewing panel. The panel includes members of the Salters’ Institute team and external reviewers (such as teachers and previous awardees). Before sharing your application externally, we will remove your name and contact details. By submitting your application, you confirm that you consent to us sharing the redacted application with the external panel for the purpose of review.
