Gary Heath, from Warren Road Primary School, Warren Road, Orpington, received four nominations.

One of those singing his praises was 10-year-old Molly Elms, of Warren Road, Orpington, who has all her lessons with Mr Heath and has been taught by him since September.

She said: "He's fun, he makes lessons fun, he plays games to do with the subject and he's not boring."

Commenting on the nomination Mr Heath, who teaches 5H at the school, said it was "fantastic" to have been nominated.

The 25-year-old from New Addington, who is in his first year of teaching, added: "It's really sweet of them. It's a nice compliment to think some children think I am doing a good job."