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Are you shopping for a Christmas, end-of-term or thank-you gift for your child's male teacher and struggling with what to get him? We've searched high and low to bring you the best male teacher gifts for every budget and occasion so that your teacher can feel truly appreciated and valued after all their care and hard work during term time. Here's our list of gifts for male teachers that cover:
- The best cheap male teacher gifts
- The best mid-range teacher gifts for men
- The best luxury gifts for male teachers
- The best male teacher gifts
Cheap Gifts for Male Teachers (under £20)
1. Personalised Thank You Biscuit
Price: £8
A classic gift for male teachers is a delicious, personalised cookie decorated with a heartful thank you message. For a truly affordable male teacher gift, you could even bake and personalise your own biscuits at home. Get the little ones involved and turn it into a fun family activity since cookies are famously easy to make.
2. Motivational Poster
Price: £10
A motivational poster is a great addition to any classroom, making it a great male teacher gift since it can inspire students and create a positive atmosphere. Choose a poster with an encouraging quote or a beautiful image that will brighten up the room and uplift the teacher’s spirit.
3. Customised Stamps
Price: £12
A set of personalised stamps is a fun and unique gift for male teachers that will certainly make them smile. You can opt to give him a personalised stamp with a unique message chosen by you or a pre-set message like "Great work - well done!" or "Remember to check your spelling" which not only benefits him but spreads some fun and positive energy around the entire class.
4. Engraved Whistle
Price: £15
For the teacher who loves sports, a personalised whistle is a great male teacher gift. It’s particularly practical for teachers who oversee the playground or referee games. With ACME, they even engrave the whistles by hand and you can choose a personal message up to 50 characters long.
5. Personalised Planner
Price: £15
Next on our list of cheap gifts for male teachers is a personalised agenda to help them start preparing for the next school year. On their planner, they can map out lesson plans and set their daily schedule. When you choose to send a personalised planner, you can decide to include or exclude calendars, decide on the front cover and back and even include themed pages.
Mid-Range Male Teacher Gifts (£20-£50)
1. Personalised "Guess Who" Game
Price: £15
Want to get your child involved in creating your gift for male teachers? Why not go for a personalised Guess Who? All you need is a classic Guess Who game and photos from the classroom, making the game interactive with customised photos or the names of your child's classmates (just make sure you get consent from the other parents before using their children's photos).
2. Personalised Thermos
A trusty coffee thermos is a handy gift for male teachers to ensure he's topped up on caffeine before walking into the classroom. This super practical male teacher gift keeps his coffee hot or iced cold all morning to ensure he stays energised and hydrated throughout the school day.
3. Mobile Phone Charger
Price: £20
A mobile phone charger is a practical male teacher gift to ensure the teacher always has battery power. Choose a high-quality, portable charger that he can easily carry around long after class is over.
4. Bike Repair Kit
Price: £30
Do you often pass your child's teacher cycling to school in the morning? If so, you can't go wrong with treating him to a bike repair kit or service. This kit contains essentials for fixing punctures gives him peace of mind on his commute and will surely save him in case of emergencies.
5. A Personalised Plant Pot
Price: £31
A personalised plant pot is a charming and wholesome gift for a male teacher. Choose a design that suits their style and add a plant to brighten up their desk or classroom. This original male teacher gift adds a touch of nature to their workspace and can serve as a lasting reminder of their students' appreciation. Consider including easy-to-grow plants like succulents, which require minimal care and thrive in indoor environments. Other great options include:
- Spider Plant: Easy to grow and very resilient.
- Peace Lily: Known for its beautiful white flowers and air-purifying qualities.
- Aloe Vera: Low maintenance and useful for its soothing gel.
- Snake Plant: Almost indestructible and can survive in low light conditions.
- Pothos: A trailing plant that can add a touch of greenery to any space
Luxury Male Teacher Gifts (£50+)
1. Flightgift
Price: £50
A great way to show your appreciation for your teacher is with an airline gift card! The class can all contribute to giving your favourite teacher the break he deserves this summer. With a flexible airline ticket from Flightgift, he can choose to travel to over 980 destinations with over 400 airlines worldwide including:
This gift card can be personalised with a message from the children, and you can also include a class photo to add an extra sentimental touch. Whether they choose to book flights with Wizz Air, Jet2, TUI or Emirates, they'll have a ball planning their end of term getaway.
2. Activitygift
Price: £50
An activity gift card is perfect if you don’t know your child’s teacher well. This incredible gift card for experiences allows him to choose from over 50,000 experience gifts worldwide. Valid for two years, he can select a fun activity or workshop for a unique experience at a time that suits him in the UK or abroad like:
The beauty of an Activitygift card is like all the brands under Experiencegift, your recipient has the flexibility to choose exactly how to redeem their gift voucher including the activity, date and location!
3. Box of Wines
Price: £50
For the wine connoisseur, consider gifting your male teacher a box of fine French wines from Laithwaites. You can customise the truffle box to fit his favourites and have the kids help curate the perfect box for their teacher.
4. A New Tie
Price: £16
A new tie is a classic and stylish gift for any male teacher. Choose a high-quality tie from John Lewis that he can wear on special occasions or even in the classroom. Pick a classic colour or a novelty design depending on the male teacher's taste.
5. A Hotel Gift Card
Price: £150
Another of our best gifts for male teachers is a hotel gift card that they can use to book nights with over 750,000 hotels worldwide. From big names like:
- Hilton
- Best Western
- Marriott
- Accor
- Sheraton
To boutique hotels and B&Bs, these hotel gift vouchers offer an unrivalled choice. Whether they want to book a hotel in their area or want to save it for their holiday abroad, a hotel gift card gives them the power to choose making it a special gift for male teachers that offers flexibility and a chance to unwind and relax.
The Best Male Teacher Christmas Gifts
1. A Gift Card For Train Travel
Price: £25 to £10,000
A great Christmas gift for male teachers is a gift card for rail travel from Traingift. Train gift cards can be used to book trains or buy Interrail passes for over 25,000 European and UK destinations and with over 100 rail networks like Eurostar, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti and LNER. It's a great Christmas present for male teachers if they plan on heading home for Christmas to spend the day with family. Gifting a train journey is also super simple. You just upload credit between £25 to £10,000 which gives you the flexibility to go it alone or pull together a fund with other parents. Then choose to send the train gift voucher as an eGift, in the post or to your inbox as a PDF that you can print and give in person.
2. A M&S Christmas Hamper
Price: £55
You can't go wrong with Christmas gifts from M&S. As a deluxe Christmas gift for male teachers, pick him up a quality Christmas hamper jam-packed with delicious goodies like:
- Collection of British Ale and Caramelised Onion Chutney
- All Butter Biscuits
- Milk Chocolate Florentines
- All Butter Scottish Shortbread Fingers
There's even a bottle of Bordeaux Merlot included that he can use to toast with his loved ones during his Christmas dinner.
3. Antibacterial Handkerchiefs
Price: £14
At Christmas, colds spread like wildfire throughout the classroom so what better Christmas present for your male teacher than antibacterial hankies? This pack from M&S come in a variety of fun animal patterns and are made with quality cotton that he can use to accessorise his outfit in the classroom.
4. Leather Lanyard ID & Card Holder
Price: £63
For the male teacher who’s always on the go, this Lanyard ID & Card Holder from Aspinal of London is the epitome of practical luxury. Handcrafted from full-grain leather, it has two slots for cards on the front and a transparent ID display on the reverse—perfect for quick access to the classroom. The detachable lanyard strap means he can wear it around his neck during busy school days or use it as a classic cardholder for evenings out.
15. Cosy Christmas Socks
Price: £7.50
Closing off our list of the best Christmas presents for male teachers is a pair of cosy Christmas socks with a vibrant festive scene.
Ideal for keeping warm during chilly December days, these socks are both practical and fun, making them an easy win for male teachers who deserve a little festive treat. Pair them with a handwritten card from the class, and you’ve got a simple but thoughtful male teacher gift that’ll make his Christmas morning extra merry.
Will You Buy These Male Teacher Gifts?
We hope our list of the best gifts for male teachers has inspired you! Whether you're shopping for male teacher Christmas gifts, end-of-term male teacher gifts or a fun gift for National Teacher Day, we've picked a male teacher gift for you. From gift cards for rail travel to personalised biscuits, we know how much he's going to appreciate the appreciation you've shown him and only spur him on further next term.
