News Corp Australia launches 2025 search for Australia's best teachers

News Corp Australia has launched the third edition of its national campaign, Australia’s Best Teachers, recognising exemplary educators making a difference in classrooms and communities across the country.

The four-week campaign, which began today, will be rolled out across News Corp titles including The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun, The Courier-Mail, and The Advertiser. The initiative is supported by Officeworks, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Education Perfect, and Big Ass Fans.

John Lehmann, State and Communities Commercial Director at News Corp Australia, said the program is about elevating the status of educators across all educational levels. “Together with our advocacy partners, we aim to elevate the status of teachers across all levels of education, from early childhood to tertiary levels,” Lehmann said. “This campaign is designed to showcase the profound impact educators have on shaping the future of young Australians and inspire greater support for the teaching profession.”

John Lehmann

The series will examine the qualities that define great teaching, the growing interest among school leavers in pursuing education careers, and the broader challenges facing the profession.

Gemma Jones, Editor of The Advertiser, added that education remains a key editorial priority. “Through compelling storytelling across digital, print, video and social, we will reveal the extraordinary journeys of educators who are shaping futures and changing lives,” Jones said. “By amplifying these stories, we aim to spark meaningful conversations about the value of education and the crucial role teachers play in our communities.”

The campaign will culminate on 21 June with a special feature in News Corp's Saturday magazines, profiling 50 teachers selected as Australia’s best for 2025.

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