Christmas gifts for teachers

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance why it works as a teacher thank you.

We also looked for a good mix of kinds and budgets. You will find candles, mugs, notebooks, coasters and home pieces, so there is something for a teacher who loves to write and for a teaching assistant too.

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The best cosy candles and wax melts for a teacher are the ones that feel warm and personal. Here are four picks that make a thoughtful end-of-term thank you, from a personalised candle jar to a box of soy wax melts.

Personalised Merry and Bright Candle (£9.49)

A smart choice for a colleague, this scented glass candle jar comes in a Merry and Bright or Poinsettia design. You can add two lines of up to 20 characters, so it can carry a name or a short thank-you. Made with paraffin wax, it measures 7 x 8 x 7 cm. Remove any wax protector before you light it. It is a warm, personal thank-you for a teacher who has been a big part of the year.

Best for: Colleagues and thoughtful thank-yous.

Personalised Snowflake Amber Candle (£9.49)

A cosy treat for winter evenings, this candle sits in a rich amber glass jar with a snowflake design. Add up to three lines of up to 20 characters, and the jar can be reused as a tealight holder once the candle is done. It is 8 cm tall and 6.5 cm deep, and it burns for 30 hours. It suits a teacher who loves a quiet winter evening, or a grandma who enjoys the season.

Best for: Teachers who love winter evenings.

Christmas Scented Candle (from £9.49)

Ideal for anyone who loves candles, this Christmas scented candle comes in three scents. Pick Pink Peppermint for something sugary sweet, Christmas Tree Farm for a crisp winter forest, or Spiced Berry for rich, warming spiced berries. It is made from paraffin wax, stands 9 cm tall, and comes in a colour cardboard box. The Christmas Tree Farm scent burns for 35 hours, so it lasts a long time.

Best for: Candle lovers at Christmas.

Agnes + Cat Soy Wax Melts, Box of 8 (£9.99)

Practical and pretty, this box holds eight hand-poured soy wax melts made in Sheffield. Each melt gives up to about 15 hours of fragrance, and you can choose from nine scents. They are for use in a wax burner, and the box is recyclable and comes with usage instructions. It suits a teacher who enjoys a gentle home fragrance. Fresh Citrus comes individually wrapped in illustrated packaging, so it is a neat pick too.

Best for: Teachers who enjoy home scents.

All three of these fun mugs and coasters work well as a teacher thank you: an apple mug, a floral tea mug and a Christmas coaster set. Each one is bright and cheerful, so it suits a teacher or teaching assistant at the end of term.

Apple Shaped Lidded Mug (£9.99)

The kind of gift that gets used every day. This ceramic mug is shaped like an apple, and its lid keeps drinks warmer for longer. It holds 550 ml, so a big mid-morning cuppa fits with room to spare. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. It's a playful pick for foodies and a fun Secret Santa gift, and it brings a smile to any desk.

Best for: Teachers who love a playful mug.

Luna Bloom Floral Print Mug (£5.49)

Practical and pretty, this ceramic mug has a delicate pastel floral print that feels fresh and soft. It holds 370 ml, a good size for a steady cup of tea. It is microwave safe and dishwasher safe, so reheating a brew and washing up are easy. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. A lovely thank you for a teacher who loves tea.

Best for: Tea lovers who like pastels.

Christmas Coaster Set (£6.49)

Bright, cheerful and easy to love, this set gives you four MDF coasters in one festive design. Pick Ruby the Reindeer, Jolly Santa Christmas or Melting Snowman to suit your teacher's taste. The coasters are made to protect surfaces from festive drinks, so they're useful as well as fun. Ruby the Reindeer also comes in a white cardboard box with sticker. A simple, seasonal thank you for a teacher or a Secret Santa.

Best for: Festive fun for a Secret Santa.

For a teacher who loves to write, our four A5 paper notebooks each suit a different taste. Each has 200 pages, so there is room for lists, lesson ideas and daily reflections.

Poisonous Plants A5 Notebook (£7.49)

Ideal for anyone who loves plants, this A5 notebook is decorated with an intricate poisonous plants design. Inside, you get 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, for journaling, to-do lists or sketches. At 21 cm tall and 15 cm wide, it fits neatly in a bag. It is a good fit for a teacher with a bold, gothic streak who likes a striking notebook on the desk.

Best for: Plant lovers with a bold streak.

The Misfortune Teller A5 Notebook (£7.49)

A smart choice for a colleague, this A5 notebook has a mystical fortune teller and ominous warnings on the cover. It gives you 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, plus a ribbon marker to keep your place and an elastic closure to keep the pages shut. At 21 cm tall and 14.5 cm wide, it is a fun, slightly wicked gift for a writer who likes a little mischief.

Best for: Writers with a playful side.

Midnight Bloom A5 Notebook (£7.49)

Lovely on a desk at work, this A5 notebook has a bold, all-over Midnight Bloom floral design. It holds 100 sheets, or 200 lined pages, which suits ideas, lists and daily reflections. At 2 cm deep and 310 g, it has a satisfying weight in the hand. It works for home, work or school, so it is a kind pick for a teacher who wants something bright to write in every day.

Best for: Teachers who love bold florals.

Keep Going, Keep Growing Journal and Pen (£8.49)

Something new for their routine, this A5 journal has daily prompts for reflection and self-growth, with 200 printed pages. A rose quartz pen comes in the box too, so you can start writing straight away. The notebook is 15.5 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep, and it comes in a plastic bag. It makes a thoughtful pair for a teacher who likes to write a little each day.

Best for: Teachers who like daily writing.

The best home decor gifts for a teacher are a vase, a flower jug, a window suncatcher and a reading cushion. Each one brings colour and charm into a classroom or home, and each one is easy to place on a desk, shelf or windowsill.

Book Shaped Vase (£11.99)

A charming pick for a teacher, this ceramic vase is shaped like an upright book. It holds 600 ml of water, so it's ready for fresh or dried flowers. You can choose pink, green or white. It stands 14.5 cm tall, so it fits neatly on a desk or shelf in a classroom or at home. A sweet thank you for a teacher who loves books, or a bright touch for a shelf of reading.

Best for: Book lovers and friends.

Sunflower Flower Jug (£15.99)

Our pick for flower lovers, this ceramic jug has a 3D sunflower design that stands out on a table or windowsill. It measures 17.5 cm tall and 16 cm wide, and it's made to hold flowers only, not food or drink. Hand wash only, so keep it for the flowers you love. Each jug comes in a white box with a sticker, ready to give.

Best for: Flower lovers with a sunny table.

Daffodil Suncatcher (£8.49)

Made for slow mornings, this daffodil suncatcher is handcrafted from galvanised wire. It's 13.5 cm tall and 7 cm wide, and it weighs just 18 g, so it's easy to tuck into a card or small gift bag. Hang it in a sunny window and let the light catch its shape. It's a cheerful spring flower that brings a touch of sunshine indoors, all year round.

Best for: A cheerful sunny window.

Just One More Chapter Cushion With Book Pocket (£11.99)

Fun to give and useful every day, this pale green cushion reads 'Just One More Chapter'. It has a front pocket for a book, an e-reader or reading glasses, so the reader in your life always has somewhere to keep them. It's 35 cm square and made from 100% polyester. Pop it on a sofa or reading chair and the message makes a smile every time.

Best for: Readers and bookish teachers.

A personal keepsake works well for a teacher or teaching assistant when it is small, pretty and easy to use. We have hand-picked three gifts that show thanks in a personal way. Each one has a clear, simple purpose, from a daily treat to a place for memories.

Hand of Hamsa Necklace on Greeting Card (£7.49)

A small gift with a big smile: a gold-tone stainless steel necklace with a turquoise Hand of Hamsa pendant. It comes on a dark blue card reading Seen, Guided, Protected, with a matching turquoise envelope. The card measures 16 cm tall and 12 cm wide. It suits a teacher who likes a little colour in everyday jewellery, and note that it may contain traces of nickel.

Best for: Teachers who love everyday jewellery.

Memories of You Remembrance Journal (£7.49)

A gift for quiet moments, this A5 journal has a soft kraft-style cover and delicate robin illustrations throughout. Guided prompts such as Everyday Reflections and Letters and Messages help you write down cherished memories. It is 21 cm tall, 15 cm wide and 1.5 cm deep, and made of paper. It suits a teacher who likes to keep notes or reflect on the year, and it makes a thoughtful end-of-term keepsake.

Best for: Teachers who like to write things down.

Agnes + Cat Hand and Body Cream (£11.49)

A little luxury for a teacher, this hand and body cream is made in Sheffield and comes in a grey frosted glass bottle with a metal pump. Pick clementine for a clean, zesty citrus scent, or sea salt and moss for fresh mineral notes with gentle green tones. The cream is smooth and absorbs easily, so it suits a teacher who wants a treat for busy days.

Best for: Teachers who like a little luxury.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Personalised Merry and Bright Candle (£9.49)	Colleagues and thoughtful thank-yous	Made to order
Personalised Snowflake Amber Candle (£9.49)	Teachers who love winter evenings	Made to order
Christmas Scented Candle (from £9.49)	Candle lovers at Christmas	Same-day dispatch
Agnes + Cat Soy Wax Melts, Box of 8 (£9.99)	Teachers who enjoy home scents	Standard dispatch
Apple Shaped Lidded Mug (£9.99)	Teachers who love a playful mug	Same-day dispatch
Luna Bloom Floral Print Mug (£5.49)	Tea lovers who like pastels	Same-day dispatch
Christmas Coaster Set (£6.49)	Festive fun for a Secret Santa	Same-day dispatch
Poisonous Plants A5 Notebook (£7.49)	Plant lovers with a bold streak	Same-day dispatch
The Misfortune Teller A5 Notebook (£7.49)	Writers with a playful side	Same-day dispatch
Midnight Bloom A5 Notebook (£7.49)	Teachers who love bold florals	Same-day dispatch
Keep Going, Keep Growing Journal and Pen (£8.49)	Teachers who like daily writing	Same-day dispatch
Book Shaped Vase (£11.99)	Book lovers and friends	Same-day dispatch
Sunflower Flower Jug (£15.99)	Flower lovers with a sunny table	Same-day dispatch
Daffodil Suncatcher (£8.49)	A cheerful sunny window	Same-day dispatch
Just One More Chapter Cushion With Book Pocket (£11.99)	Readers and bookish teachers	Same-day dispatch
Hand of Hamsa Necklace on Greeting Card (£7.49)	Teachers who love everyday jewellery	Same-day dispatch
Memories of You Remembrance Journal (£7.49)	Teachers who like to write things down	Same-day dispatch
Agnes + Cat Hand and Body Cream (£11.49)	Teachers who like a little luxury	Standard dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Made to order	noon on Tuesday 8 December
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December

Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

Christmas thank-you gifts for teachers and teaching assistants include scented candles, mugs, notebooks and coasters, each picked for who it suits and what it does. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Christmas gift ideas for colleagues they will actually use · What to write in a gift message · Christmas gift delivery dates 2026.